Authentic Chana Masala Recipe: Easy & Flavorful Chickpea Curry

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
• 1 green chile pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 pinch salt to taste
• water as needed
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
• 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, or more to taste

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and chile pepper and blend into a smooth paste.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bay leaves to the hot oil and fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour the paste into the skillet and cook until the oil separates from the mixture and it turns golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Season with chili powder, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir until the spices are fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add just enough water to the mixture to create a thick sauce. Bring to a boil, then stir in the chickpeas. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, around 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 413 kcal
• Fat Content: 23 g
• Fiber Content: 10 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 525 mg
• Protein Content: 9 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 46 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g