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Homestyle Spiced Chickpea Chana Curry

Homestyle Spiced Chickpea Chana Curry

Nutritious chickpeas simmered in an aromatic onion-tomato reduction with roasted cumin, amchur (mango powder), and fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 ripe tomatoes pureed
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp amchur powder

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy pot; crackle cumin seeds and whole black cardamom until fragrant.
  2. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent and golden.
  3. Add minced ginger, garlic, green chilies, and tomato puree, cooking until oil separates.
  4. Stir in chana masala spice blend, boiled chickpeas (chhole), and simmering chickpea cooking broth.
  5. Lightly mash a handful of chickpeas with ladle to thicken gravy, simmering for 15 minutes; finish with kasuri methi.
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👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy pot; crackle cumin seeds and whole black cardamom until fragrant.
  2. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent and golden.
  3. Add minced ginger, garlic, green chilies, and tomato puree, cooking until oil separates.
  4. Stir in chana masala spice blend, boiled chickpeas (chhole), and simmering chickpea cooking broth.
  5. Lightly mash a handful of chickpeas with ladle to thicken gravy, simmering for 15 minutes; finish with kasuri methi.

💡 Chef's Secret Cooking Tip

For maximum depth of flavor, allow aromatics to gently bloom before adding delicate proteins. Always taste and adjust seasoning just before serving.