Easy Chana Masala

Name: Easy Chana Masala
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp grapeseed, coconut, or avocado oil ((or other neutral oil)); 1 medium white or yellow onion, finely diced; 1 Tbsp ground cumin; 3/4 tsp sea salt ((divided // plus more to taste)); 6 cloves garlic, minced ((6 cloves yield ~3 Tbsp)); 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2-3 fresh green chilies*, sliced with seeds ((I used serrano peppers // reduce amount if you prefer less heat)); 1 Tbsp ground coriander; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 (28-ounce) can puréed*, crushed, or finely diced tomatoes ((if unsalted, you’ll add more salt to the dish)); 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, slightly drained; 1 tsp garam masala* ((see instructions for DIY blend)); 2-3 tsp coconut sugar ((or other sweetener of choice)); 2 Tbsp lemon juice ((plus more to taste // optional))

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

30 minute, 1-pot chana masala with green chili, cilantro, and garam masala. Easy to make, extremely flavorful, and satisfying. A healthy, plant-based meal.

Updated at: Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:04:15 GMT