Chana Masala

Indian · Dinner

Chana Masala

35 minEasyServes 4$2.40/serve

Hearty tomato chickpea curry with cumin, coriander and a squeeze of lemon.

Tukka enjoying Indian food

Nutrition per serving

380

Calories

16g

Protein

58g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Estimated cost $2.40 per serving · $9.60 total

Ingredients

  • 2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2cm ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp amchoor or lemon juice
  • Fresh coriander, to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Sauté the onion until golden, then add garlic, ginger and spices.

  2. 2

    Cook 1 minute, then tip in the tomatoes and chickpeas.

  3. 3

    Simmer 20 minutes, mashing a few chickpeas against the side to thicken the sauce.

  4. 4

    Stir in the garam masala and amchoor or lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Season well and scatter with coriander.

  6. 6

    Serve with rice or warm flatbread.