Cozy Weeknight Chana Masala — Chompions

Name: Cozy Weeknight Chana Masala — Chompions
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable); 1 yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch piece ginger, grated; 1 tsp cumin seeds (or ½ tsp ground cumin); 1 tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp garam masala; ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional but great); ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; ½ cup water or vegetable broth; 1 tbsp lemon juice (or to taste); Fresh cilantro, for garnish

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Chana Masala is one of those dishes that somehow manages to be hearty, healthy, and deeply satisfying all at once. This version is perfect for weeknights when you're craving something warm and cozy with just the right amount of spice. Bonus: it's naturally vegan, high-protein, and made almost entire

Updated at: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:03:44 GMT