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Chana Masala - Indian Chickpea Dish

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chickpea
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Alyona

Equipment

  • Cooking pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 carrot
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 can tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 can coconut milk, (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cumin, ground
  • 1 tbsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp coriander, ground
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chili
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 potatoes, cubed (optional)

Instructions

  • In a cooking pot, add carrots, garlic, onions, spices, and a couple of tablespoons of water and sauté on a medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, coconut milk, and optionally potatoes.
  • Pour in 1 cup water.
  • Cook on a medium heat for another 20 minutes
  • Serve with rice, fresh cilantro, and papadam.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1194mgPotassium: 718mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2833IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 4mg