Punjabi Chana Masala
Main Course

Punjabi Chana Masala

A classic North Indian dish made with chickpeas cooked in a spicy and tangy tomato-based gravy with our special Chana Masala blend.

4.7
45 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
  • 2 tbsp Aai cha Chana Masala
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, pureed
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp amchur (dry mango) powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
  2. 2 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. 3 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates.
  5. 5 Add Chana Masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  6. 6 Add cooked chickpeas and mix well to coat with the masala.
  7. 7 Add water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  8. 8 Add amchur powder and garam masala. Mix well.
  9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or bhatura.