Quick and Easy Indian Chana Masala – You are really going to love me for this 30 minutes Easy Indian curry recipe, every-time you make it!! Serve this Vegan Chickpea Curry along with Rice , homemade naan bread & quick pickled onions.
30 MINUTES ONE POT CHICKPEAS CURRY RECIPE
What is your idea of comfort food? Well, mine is certainly something that can be made in a jiffy, still nothing devoid of flavours just like this Chickpeas Masala.
This curry recipe has got fond memories and transports me back to days when we just got married { more than a decade ago }. I had taken at-least 3 hours to make this yummilicious Chickpeas curry trying to impress my better half { ever after having cooked chickpeas on the kitchen counter }. Reminiscing the time we have had at Punjabi Dhabba together, this dish always has special place..
Trust me, every time I made this easy Chickpeas Curry after that, I have found tricks to make them quicker and customise the flavours to our liking.
Did I tell you this Indian Chana Masala is perfect on our Samosa Chana Chaat too ? As much as you love this Vegan curry, you will also love my ONE POT VEGAN CHICKPEA TIKKA MASALA !
Fast forward to today’s date: if I have to make something super speedy, it has got to be this Chole curry served with Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice® Cooking really doesn’t have to be laborious.. There is always a way to get around it. When it comes to rice, we love to get our hands on Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice.
In this post, you will learn
What is Chana Masala Curry
Which Chickpeas/ Garbanzo Beans to choose
Spices to use in this easy curry
What to eat with this Curry?
How to make the Perfect Chole Masala in 30 minutes ?
WHAT IS CHANA MASALA?
Chana Curry Masala is fondly known by many names such as Chole, CHannay, Chickpeas curry or chholay and it has originated from the Indian subcontinent!! Primary Ingredient for this curry is CHICKPEAS / GARBANZO BEANS.
It is traditionally made with Chickpeas, Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger, Chillies & Spices. The combination of these gorgeous ingredients results in delicious chole curry.
During the week, we all take time off as a family to sit together and connect over our favourite meal at dinner time. This is the opportunity to actually break free from technology and catch up together about our day.. In fact a few month’s ago we redecorated our dinning room with focus light just over the table, just like how we enjoy.. Mildly spiced Chickpeas Curry is one such dish that we enjoy at the table together..
HOW DO YOU MAKE CHANA MASALA?
This is one question I often get asked and I tell people this super easy Garbanzo Beans Curry can be made elaborately and even quickly. It all depends on the time, I have got in hand.
In this post, I am going to show you how quickly and easily you can make this Vegetarian curry.
WHICH CHICKPEAS [ Garbanzo Beans ] TO USE?
Well, It totally depends on how much time you have got in hand. Just like a cool Friday Night, when you want to make some really quick, I recommend using Canned Chickpeas. But just incase you have planned ahead on cooking the curry, soak the chickpeas overnight.
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS FOR THIS CURRY?
PRIMARY INGREDIENT is Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans / Chana or Choley.
Onion, Tomato, Ginger and Garlic and spices forms the base of the curry sauce !!
So what are the spices used?
Usually, there is a huge list of spices that goes in the making like Peppercorn, Cumin Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Cardamom, Pomegranate Powder, Amchur Powder etc.
If you are pressed for time, I reckon you source the chole masala powder from an Indian grocery store or just use my 2 minutes Instant Garam Masala Powder Recipe.
WHAT DO I PAIR THIS LIP-SMACKING VEGETARIAN CHICKPEAS CURRY?
You can enjoy this comforting Curry with Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice® and may be Homemade Naan Bread.. That’ exactly how I would love my Friday Night dinner. A lot of people do enjoy Chole Bhature combo with a glass of Coke. Enjoy this Choley Masala as an appetiser by drizzling some over Samosa and chaat chutney’s for variation. This curry is so versatile that it can be enjoyed in every other way you can imagine.
This Vegan Chana Curry is so good for health that you can make it any day anytime..
HOW TO COOK Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice® ?
Really Simple and 2 Minutes is all you need if you are cooking in a Microwave. Squeeze the pouch to separate the rice. Heat for 2 mins in a 700W microwave or 90 sec in a 900W!! Serve.
There is absolutely nothing to worry if you are going to cook it in a pan. Add the rice, cover and simmer for 3 mins. Stir rice through for a perfect finish.
Fluffy and Perfectly cooked every time!
We believe you will enjoy our other favourite Easy Curry Recipes to pair with Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice®
30 Minutes Vegan Thai Red Curry
HAVE YOU MADE MY ONE POT INDIAN CHICKPEAS CURRY ?
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Quick Chana Masala Recipe below
Easy Chana Masala | Vegan Chickpeas Curry { Indian }
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- 2 Can Chickpeas/ Garbanzo Beans drained
- 2 Medium onion, finely chopped red, yellow or white - either of them will work
- 1 Can diced tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 1 Green Chilli Slit
- 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Ginger - Garlic Paste
- 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 Tsp Chilli Powder
- 2 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala
- 2 Tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
- 11/2 Cup Water
- Salt to taste
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep pan , add Cumin Seeds. Once they splutter add Ginger- Garlic Paste, Slit green chillies & onions. Sauté them for a few minutes until raw smell is eliminated. Adding a pinch of salt to onions evaporates the water content quickly.
- Now add a can of diced tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder and sauté them until it mixes well with the onion mixture and the oil begins to separate. Blend this mixture well in a blender after cooling down if you like the texture smooth.
- But if you don’t mind it a bit chunky, continue cooking. Add coriander powder, garam masala, salt, chickpeas and 11/2 cup of water.
- Stir well and allow this mixture to cook for at least 10 minutes until desired consistency is achieved. Check for seasoning and spices and add more if needed.
- Add Lemon Juice and garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve this easy Chana Masala with Uncle Ben’s Long Grain Rice.
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Uncle Ben’s. All opinions expressed here are of my own.#DinnerBringsUsCloser #UncleBens #AD
Whenever we order Indian takeout, I always get a chickpea vegetarian meal! This recipe looks easy (and delicious!) enough that I think I need to try to make my own 🙂
Chickpeas Curry is really easy to make and you will be amazed how the flavors marry each other.
Love how easy this is and all of those delicious flavors! Will be giving this a try for sure!
Pls do let me know when you make it..
I always have our pantry stocked with chickpeas! They’re so versatile, nutritious and budget friendly. This looks like a yummy recipe both hubby and I would love 🙂
Chickpeas is a pantry essential.. You can fakeaway a quick curry with this recipe instead of stepping out.
so easy and SO delicious! I’m loving chickpeas lately. Can’t wait to make this!
You will love it Nicole. Nothing can be like a good chana masala.
Chana Masala is definitely one of those classic, amazingly tasty dishes that you will always love. Chickpeas are such a good source of protein, and have that lovely nutty texture, and with the delicious spices, it is perfect. Ideal with a little rice and roti.
Bang on Katherine.. Chana Masala is a classic dish ideal with rice and roti 🙂
I’ve never made chana masala but it sounds like it would be a hit at our house. Excited to try something new.
Oh yes, trust me… your family will love it.. If you don’t like it spicer, reduce the chillies.
What size was your can of tomatoes? 14 or 28? Was that diced?
Hi Hayley, I have used Napolina Chopped Tinned Tomatoes 400g.
I made this chana masala to use in samosa chaat and it turned out wonderfully! It was my first time at making both and my chaat turned out perfectly with this chana! This recipe was very easy to follow with delicious results. I’m not Indian, but my Indian husband gave it rave reviews. Definitely a keeper!
Thank You Maggie. Absolutely pleased to hear your husband has given double thumbs up for this recipe. This chana masala goes really well on samosa chaat too!
Thank you for the delicious and easy recipe,. I’ve always loved the flavors and aromas of Indian food but have just started to cook the cuisine on my own. My hub loved it and was excited about having Indian at home. We haven’t been eating “out” much during quarantine.
Wonderful to know you loved this easy Chana masala. There are many more easy Indian recipes on my blog. Hope you enjoy cooking many more Indian dishes!
Wow, love this dish, the wife asked if there was any leftovers, added some spinach and chestnut mushrooms for a bit more oomph, would recommend this dish as a starter or main meal with naan or rice, we had naan, very tasty and soooooo easy to do.
Thats so amazing to know Steve!! Your chana masala looks fabulous with spinach and mushrooms.