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Chana Masala — Indian recipe
Chana Masala, photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Chana Masala

Chickpeas simmered in an onion and tomato masala until the gravy thickens around them and they stop tasting like they came from a can. It is built on two cans of chickpeas and a shelf of ground spices, and the only step that takes patience is cooking the onions properly.

At a glance

Cuisine
Indian
Category
Main
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
4 servings
Calories
About 330 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Easy
Dietary
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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