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Chickpea (Chana) Curry

Simple tomato‑onion gravy simmered with chickpeas, flavored with cumin, coriander, and garam masala.

Chickpea (Chana) Curry

Total

28 min

Prep

8 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned chickpeas
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat (about 2 minutes). Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and coriander; cook for 30 seconds, then add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the drained chickpeas, water, garam masala, and salt; bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 12‑15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot with rice or flatbread.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

280

14% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein11 g
Carbohydrate38 g
Fat7 g
Fiber9 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium420 mg

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