Chana Masala – not to be confused with Chole. This North Indian dish is more saucy and red in colour than Chole which is brown in colour and is simmered for longer. Chana Masala is popular in most Indian restaurants and it’s vegan and gluten free! This chickpea curry is so versatile, it can be eaten with roti, rice or even baked sweet potatoes! It’s easy to make and packed full of nutrients!
AuthorgooeygraciousmeCategoryIndian, North Indian, Punjabi, VeganHeat oil in pan and add cumin seeds. Once they sizzle, add the asafoetida.
Add onions. Meanwhile make a garlic, ginger and chillies paste and blend in the mixer and then add to oil once onions are golden brown.
Add all the spices and the tinned tomatoes and let this simmer for a couple of minutes.
Add chickpeas and cook until chickpeas are soft. Add salt according to taste and enjoy with roti or rice.
Ingredients
Directions
Heat oil in pan and add cumin seeds. Once they sizzle, add the asafoetida.
Add onions. Meanwhile make a garlic, ginger and chillies paste and blend in the mixer and then add to oil once onions are golden brown.
Add all the spices and the tinned tomatoes and let this simmer for a couple of minutes.
Add chickpeas and cook until chickpeas are soft. Add salt according to taste and enjoy with roti or rice.