Indian chickpea curry, also known as chana masala, is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a nutritious and delicious meal that is perfect for any occasion, whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special dish to serve at a party. With its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and incredibly delicious taste, Indian chickpea curry is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ONE POT CHICKPEA CURRY
Quick, easy, creamy chickpea curry recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot over stovetop in 30 minutes. Packed with Indian herbs and spices.
Provided by Abeer
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large nonstick pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and saute until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic, ginger and saute until fragrant.
- Add garam masala, curry powder, red chili flakes, salt, pepper, curry leaves, bay leaf and cook everything until combined and fragrant. This also helps to toast spices and makes them even more fragrant.
- Add chickpeas, crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add coconut milk and cook uncovered until liquid is reduced and curry is thickened to your desired consistency. Stir often to prevent sticking and burning.
- Discard bay leaf and curry leaves.
- Mix in lemon juice and 1 tbsp cilantro.
- Garnish remaining 1 tbsp cilantro on top and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 154 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKPEA CURRY
We usually recommend preparing the beans at home, but using canned chickpeas allows for a fast, convenient dish.
Provided by AMINAH A. RAHMAN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, and fry onions until tender.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly. Mix in garbanzo beans and their liquid. Continue to cook and stir until all ingredients are well blended and heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro just before serving, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 288.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
EASY CHICKPEA CURRY (CHANNA MASALA) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: vegetable oil, large onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, garam masala, turmeric, salt, black pepper, fresh tomato, chickpeas, water, lemon, fresh cilantro
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent and begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Continue to cook over medium heat until garlic is fragrant and jalapeño is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper then continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and water. Stir to incorporate, making sure to use the spoon the scrape off any brown bits that have appeared on the bottom or sides of the pot.
- As the tomatoes break down, the mixture should take on the texture of a thick stew. Add more water if needed before bringing everything to a simmer and then cover with a lid.
- Once covered, cook for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Remove lid, reduce heat to low and mix in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Cook over low heat 1-2 minutes until the cilantro has wilted and turned bright green.
- Serve over basmati rice or with a side of naan.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 11 grams
CRAZY CREAMY CHICKPEA CURRY
Coconut milk adds creaminess to this vegan dish, while enhancing the spicier notes.
Provided by isachandra
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Melt coconut oil in a heavy 4-quart pot over medium heat. Saute onion until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add curry powder, pepper flakes, broth, soy sauce, maple syrup, and tomato paste and stir.
- Add potatoes and carrot, cover pot, and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to a simmer and leave lid ajar. Cook just until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add cauliflower, chickpeas, coconut milk, and cilantro. Stir gently to incorporate. Return to simmer with lid ajar and simmer just until cauliflower is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Fold in peas and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and season with salt, if needed. Serve with steamed basmati rice and, for those who'd like more heat, sriracha sauce. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.5 calories, Carbohydrate 70.1 g, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 744.7 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
EASY CHICKPEA CURRY
This is my personal curry recipe that I've ended up developing over the years. It's very versatile - feel free to add any veggies or meats. All the ingredients can be adjusted to fit your preference. Serve over rice or just eat with naan.
Provided by Juavichar
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the melted butter for about 5 minutes, until onion is translucent. Sprinkle in curry powder, garam masala, paprika, sugar, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook and stir 3 to 4 more minutes, until spices are lightly toasted.
- Mix in the garbanzo beans, potatoes, coconut milk, tomato, milk, ketchup, sour cream, and bouillon cubes. Simmer the curry over medium-low heat for about 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Stir in ground almonds to thicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 1072.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
CHANA MASALA (SAVORY INDIAN CHICK PEAS)
Indian food is not just curried sauces. It's not too exotic either. Unless 'exotic' is code for 'yummy and full of flavor.' This dish features a healthy mixture of chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, and spices. Both carnivores and vegetarians will enjoy this meal. My kids love it. Leave out the green chile if the kiddies will be eating. Serve over basmati or jasmine rice and enjoy. Namaste y'all!
Provided by latinmama
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grind onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and chile pepper together in a food processor into a paste.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry bay leaves in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour the paste into the skillet and cook until the oil begins to separate from the mixture and is golden brown in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the mixture with chili powder, coriander, powder, gram masala, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir until very hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir enough water into the mixture to get a thick gravy; bring to a boil and stir chickpeas into the gravy. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 524.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
CHICKPEA & POTATO CURRY
I make chana masala, the classic Indian chickpea curry, in my slow cooker. Browning the onion, ginger and garlic first really makes the sauce amazing. -Anjana Devasahayam, San Antonio, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 2-4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and dry seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes; transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker., Stir in chickpeas, potato and stock. Cook, covered, on low until potato is tender and flavors are blended, 6-8 hours., Stir in lime juice; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with rice and, if desired, red onion and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CHICKPEA CURRY (INDIAN STYLE) OVER BASMATI RICE
This recipe was inspired by a dish I received in my "Meatless Monday" weekly emails. I changed it around ALOT by adding a few more interesting spices and served it over basmati rice simmered with turmeric. I often make Indian curries using chickpeas, but this recipe added a couple tsp of peanut butter, which I thought sounded really interesting. Please adjust the heat according to your tastes. One small red chili can be substituted for the red chili powder (please note the red chili powder is like cayenne pepper, not the spice blend for making Mexican chilli!)
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Curries
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the rice:.
- Rinse 1 1/2 cups basmati rice in cold water until the rinsing water is no longer cloudy.
- Add 1 tbsp butter to a skillet over medium heat.
- Add rice to skillet and toast in butter for a minute or two until fragrant.
- Add 1/2 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp turmeric and mix into rice.
- Next add 3 cups of water and cover.
- Bring to a slight boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit a minute or two.
- Fluff rice with fork, and keep covered until ready to serve.
- For the curry:.
- Saute onion and garlic over medium heat until softened and slighty browned.
- Add chili powder or chilli if using and cook for another minute or so.
- Next add the cumin, curry powder and corriander into the onions and garlic and cook for another minute or until fragrant.
- Add chickpeas and reserved liquid, stir to coat evenly with all the spices.
- Next add the lemon juice and tomato paste, cook on medium heat for about 5 more minutes until all is heated through.
- If pan seems try, please add a little water, 1/4 cup at a time.
- Place about 1/3 of the chickpea mixture into a blender and blend for about 20 seconds (here as well, please feel free to add a little water if mixture is too thick to blend).
- Add blended chickpeas back to the pan and cook for another 5 or so minutes.
- Finally, add the 2 tsp of peanut butter, until melted into the curry.
- Stir in 1/2 of the cilantro leaves.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over the basmati rice and top with remaining cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.7, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 1055, Carbohydrate 107.9, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 17.7
CHICKPEA CURRY
This easy chickpea curry, created by reader Jon Gregg, is a vegan recipe that's three of your five-a-day. It works well as a main course or a simple side dish
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the paste, heat a little of the 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan, add 1 diced onion and 1 tsp fresh or dried chilli, and cook until softened, about 8 mins.
- In a food processor, combine 9 garlic cloves, a thumb-sized piece of peeled ginger and the remaining oil, then add 1 tbsp ground coriander, 2 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp garam masala, 2 tbsp tomato purée, ½ tsp salt and the fried onion. Blend to a smooth paste - add a drop of water or more oil, if needed.
- Cook the paste in a medium saucepan for 2 mins over a medium-high heat, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick.
- Tip in two 400g cans drained chickpeas and a 400g can chopped tomatoes, and simmer for 5 mins until reduced down.
- Add 100g creamed coconut with a little water, cook for 5 mins more, then add ½ small pack chopped coriander and 100g spinach, and cook until wilted.
- Garnish with extra coriander and serve with rice or dhal (or both).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
CHICKPEA AND CHICKEN CURRY
This is a delicious, fast and easy meal that makes great leftovers for lunch too! Serve with rice.
Provided by Claudia
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the onion and chicken until the onion is dark brown, and the chicken is golden, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, and stir in the garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, and clove. Cook and stir until the spices are fragrant and the garlic has softened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garbanzo beans, ketchup, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 10 minutes. Uncover, and increase heat to medium-high, and allow the sauce to reduce to your desired consistency. Stir in additional water if too thick. Garnish with cilantro to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1027.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your curry.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. There are many different ways to make a chickpea curry, so feel free to adjust the spices to your liking.
- If you don't have time to cook the chickpeas from scratch, you can use canned chickpeas instead. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
- Serve your chickpea curry with rice, roti, or naan. You can also add a dollop of yogurt or chutney for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Chickpea curry is a delicious, nutritious, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to get your daily dose of protein, fiber, and vitamins. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're a vegetarian or meat-eater, there's a chickpea curry recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chickpea curry a try. You won't be disappointed!
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