How long does it take to make chana masala?

About 50 minutes: 15 minutes prep and 35 minutes cooking, serving 4, plus soaking time if using dried chickpeas.

Is chana masala healthy?

Yes, chickpeas are rich in plant protein and fibre, and cooking in Anveshan groundnut oil keeps the curry clean and wholesome.

What do you serve with chana masala?

It is delicious with steamed rice, jeera rice, bhatura, or hot phulkas, and a side of sliced onions and lemon.

Can I use ghee in chana masala?

Yes, finishing with a spoon of Anveshan bilona ghee adds a lovely aroma and a richer, more rounded flavour to the gravy.

Chana Masala

Name: Chana Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Bilona Ghee; 3 tbsp Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil; 1.5 cups Chickpeas (kabuli chana); 2 medium Onions; 3 medium Tomatoes; 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste; 2 tsp Chana masala powder; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder; 1.25 tsp Salt

Chana masala is a popular North Indian curry of chickpeas simmered in a spiced onion-tomato masala until rich and flavourful. This version blooms the spices in cold-pressed Anveshan groundnut oil and a spoon of bilona ghee for a clean, earthy depth, making a protein-packed, satisfying curry that pairs with rice, bhature or roti.

Time breakdown

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time35 min

Total Time50 min

Ingredients

💡 You can also use Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.
Chickpeas (kabuli chana)
Onions
Tomatoes
Ginger-garlic paste
Chana masala powder
Cumin seeds
Turmeric powder
Salt

How to Make Chana Masala

1
Soak chickpeas overnight, then pressure cook with salt and water for about 15 minutes until tender.
2
Heat the Anveshan groundnut oil along with 1 tbsp Anveshan Ghee in a kadhai and crackle the cumin seeds.
3
Add chopped onions and saute until deep golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook till fragrant.

Tips for the Best Chana Masala

✓Bloom the cumin and ground spices in Anveshan groundnut oil until fragrant to build a deep base flavour.
✓Cook the onion-tomato masala until the oil separates for the richest, most authentic taste.

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