About
Chana Curry is a popular Indian dish made with chickpeas, spices, and herbs in a tomato onion based gravy. It is usually served with rice or roti. The chickpeas are boiled or pressure cooked and then cooked with spices, tomato and onion and till a thick gravy is formed.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
4.2
Fats
14.9
Carbs
5.7
Fibre
3.8
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Recipe
Ingredients
chickpeas (soaked overnight)
2 cups
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
red chili powder
1 teaspoon
onion (chopped)
1
garlic (minced)
2 cloves
ginger (minced)
1 inch
tomatoes (chopped)
2
sugar
1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2:
Add the cumin and mustard seeds and fry for a few seconds until they start to crackle.
Step 3:
Add the chopped onion and fry until golden brown.
Step 4:
Add the garlic and ginger and fry for a few more minutes.
Step 5:
Add the turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and red chili powder and fry for a few more minutes.
Step 6:
Add the chopped tomatoes and fry for a few more minutes.
Step 7:
Add the soaked chickpeas and enough water to cover the chickpeas.
Step 8:
Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the chickpeas are tender.
Step 9:
Add the sugar and salt to taste.
Step 10:
Simmer for a few more minutes.
Step 11:
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 20815 users have chowed down on Chana Curry a whopping 41702 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi are the top 5 cities gobbling up Chana Curry like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Chana Curry, our users are head over heels in november, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Chana Curry is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 20815 users have chowed down on Chana Curry a whopping 41702 times.
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