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Punjab Chana Masala
Chickpeas simmer thickly with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and garam masala.
Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 5~260 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 35 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Boiled chickpeas
- 2 adet Onion
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 3 diş Garlic
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Ginger
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Garam masala
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 0.3 demet Cilantro
- 1 adet Green pepper
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Puree the onion, garlic, ginger, and green pepper.
- 2
Cook the onion puree in oil for 8 minutes until its aroma sweetens.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add the cumin, cilantro, turmeric, and garam masala and saute for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the tomatoes and thicken the sauce for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the chickpeas and 1 cup of hot water.
- 6
Cook over low heat for 15 minutes and mash some of the chickpeas.
15 min15:00 - 7
Finish with lemon juice and cilantro and serve.
💡 Tip: Mashing some of the chickpeas thickens the sauce without adding flour.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with basmati rice, lemon, and cilantro.
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- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
12
g protein
38
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 58%Fat 24%
GI 18 · Low GIGL 7 · Low GL
10.9g
Sugar
12.5g
Fiber
19mg
Sodium
0.7g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Punjab Chana Masala make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Punjab Chana Masala take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Punjab Chana Masala difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Punjab Chana Masala have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 38g, fat: 7g.Is Punjab Chana Masala allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Punjab Chana Masala belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Punjab Chana Masala need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Punjab Chana Masala filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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