About
Channa Masala is a popular Indian dish made with chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, and a variety of spices. It is usually served with rice or flatbreads. The dish is known for its spicy and tangy flavor, and is often served as a vegetarian main course.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
8.5
Fats
46.4
Carbs
8.1
Fibre
6.9
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Recipe
Ingredients
cooked chickpeas
2 cups
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
onion, finely chopped
1
cloves garlic, minced
2
ginger, minced
1 teaspoon
ground coriander
1 teaspoon
ground cumin
1 teaspoon
ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon
garam masala
1/2 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
(14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1
chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup
Directions
Step 1:
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 2:
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
Step 3:
Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and salt and cook for 1 minute.
Step 4:
Add the tomatoes and cook until the mixture is thick and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Step 5:
Add the cooked chickpeas and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes.
Step 6:
Stir in the cilantro and cook for 1 minute.
Step 7:
Serve hot with rice or naan. Enjoy!
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 133631 users have chowed down on Channa Masala a whopping 256677 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Mumbai are the top 5 cities gobbling up Channa Masala like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Channa Masala, our users are head over heels in august, september, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Channa Masala 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! 133631 users have chowed down on Channa Masala a whopping 256677 times.
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