Chickpea (Chana) Curry
Simple tomato‑onion gravy simmered with chickpeas, flavored with cumin, coriander, and garam masala.

Total
28 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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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
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat (about 2 minutes). Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 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
Add the drained chickpeas, water, garam masala, and salt; bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 12‑15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot with rice or flatbread.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
280
14% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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