Chana Masala (Quick + Easy)
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A quick chickpea curry fragrant with garam masala, coriander, and cinnamon, finished with fresh lemon and tomato. Served over rice or quinoa. Ready in 30 minutes and full of warm spice.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 cup water for water saute
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 – 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 – 2 serrano chili peppers, seeds removed and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon EACH ground coriander, cumin and turmeric
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cans (15oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 3 – 4 cups fresh cooked)
- 1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/4 cup water, + more as needed
- 2 small lemons or limes, juice of
- mineral salt & pepper to taste
- grain of choice: rice, quinoa or couscous (optional)
- 1 bunch cilantro
- lemon or lime wedges
- sliced cherry tomatoes
- arugula
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 25m
- Sodium
- 877mg
- Total sugar
- 41g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 843mg
- Calcium
- 208mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 877MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.