Chana masala
Chickpea dish from the Indian subcontinent
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Chana masala (also chole masala or chholay) is a chickpea curry cooked in a tomato-based sauce, originating from the Indian subcontinent.[1][2][3] It is a staple dish in Indian (particularly North Indian) and Pakistani cuisine.[1][3] It is often eaten with bread, including deep-fried bhatura (where the combination is called chole bhature),[4] puri, or flatbreads such as kulcha.[3][5][6]
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| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
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| Region or state | North India[1] |
| Main ingredients | Chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, coriander, garlic, chiles, ginger, oil, spices |
Ingredients and preparation
Along with chickpeas, the ingredients of chana masala typically include a base of onions, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers; chopped tomatoes to form the tomato sauce; and herbs and spices, such as amchoor, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and turmeric.[3][7]
To prepare chana masala, raw chickpeas are soaked overnight in water. They are then drained, rinsed, and cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.[2]
It is sometimes garnished with cilantro and lemon or lime wedges.[5]
Raw ingredients of chana masala
Chole kulcha (chana masala with flatbread)
