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Chana Masala

Tender chickpeas simmered in a deeply spiced onion and tomato gravy with ginger, garlic and garam masala. A pantry-friendly weeknight favorite.

  • Vegan and gluten-free
  • Built from pantry staples
  • Better the next day
Chana Masala
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy

Chana masala is one of North India's most beloved everyday dishes, and it comes together almost entirely from the pantry. The secret is patience with the onions: cooking them until deep golden builds a sweet, savory base that canned chickpeas soak right up. We mash a few chickpeas into the sauce to thicken it naturally, no cream needed. Serve it with basmati rice or warm flatbread and a squeeze of lemon.

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds, until fragrant and a shade darker.

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