By The foodoodle kitchen · Published September 20, 2026
Chana Masala
Vegan one-pot chickpea curry with tomato, ginger and garam masala; cheap and filling.
Serves 4 · Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total · Easy
VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-freeUnder 30 minutesEasyDinnerIndianWeeknightKid-approvedOne pot
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
spice
- 1 green chili, slit (optional) (optional)
garnish
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped (optional) (optional)
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Method
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. 2 min
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 min. 5 min
- Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, cumin seeds, and green chili; cook for 1 min. 1 min
- Add garam masala and stir well for another minute. 1 min
- Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, salt, and water; stir to combine. 1 min
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 min. 10 min
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. 1 min
