Chana Masala is a popular Indian dish made from chickpeas (chana) cooked in a spicy and flavorful tomato-based gravy. It’s a vegetarian and vegan-friendly dish that’s both nutritious and delicious. Here’s a recipe for Chana Masala:

Ingredients:

For Boiling Chickpeas:

• 1 cup dried chickpeas (or 2 cans of canned chickpeas)
• 4 cups water (for soaking)
• 4 cups water (for boiling, if using dried chickpeas)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (if using dried chickpeas)
• Salt to taste

For the Masala:

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or ghee for non-vegan)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated or minced
• 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup tomato puree (from about 2-3 tomatoes or canned tomato puree)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchur)
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup water
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish