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Easy Chana Masala

Easy Chana Masala

This Easy Chana Masala recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes and costs next to nothing to make.

Easy Chana Masala

WHAT IS CHANA MASALA POWDER

It contains a few key spices such as Cumin, Black Pepper, Red Chili, Clove, Brown Cardamom, Cinnamon, Green Cardamom, Garlic, Ginger and Salt. 

WHAT DOES CHANA MASALA TASTE LIKE

It taste like creamy curried chickpeas and if you have the patience to wait to eat your recipe to the next day it tastes even better. As the chickpeas really marinate!

Easy Chana Masala

WHICH CHANA MASALA IS BEST

I like to use Shan Chana Masala as seen below!

WHAT I USE TO MAKE CHANA MASALA

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Easy Chana Masala
Yield: 2

Curry

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Inexpensive meal

Ingredients

  • 1 large can of chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup of ghee/butter/oil
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp chana masala powder
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tsp tomato paste

Instructions

  1. Place the ghee/butter/oil either or of the frying ingredients will work in a pot
  2. Fry the diced onion till golden brown then add in the tomato paste and fry for a couple mins before adding in the spice mix
  3. Fry the spice mix till fragrant then add in a can of strained chickpeas
  4. Add in the veggie stock
  5. Cover and simmer on low-medium heat for 25 mins to serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 673Total Fat: 61gSaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 183mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 7gSugar: 6gProtein: 8g

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