Can I make Chana Masala without soaking chickpeas?

Yes, you can! If you're short on time but still want a creamy chana masala, use canned chickpeas or pressure-boil dried chickpeas straight.

Is Chana Masala healthy?

Yes, Chana Masala is quite healthy because it contains a lot of fibre, protein, and healthy spices. For a well-balanced meal, serve it with brown rice or whole wheat roti.

What’s the difference between canned and raw chickpeas in Chana Masala?

Raw chickpeas have a more natural flavour but take more time to prepare, while canned chickpeas are convenient and ready to use right away.

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Chana Masala

North Indian

Easy

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How To Make
Chana Masala
Without Soaking Chickpeas

Name: How To Make ~Chana Masala~ Without Soaking Chickpeas
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Dry chickpeas, rinsed; 1 large Onions, finely chopped; 2 medium Tomato, pureed; 1½ tbsp Ginger-garlic paste; 1 Green chilli, finely chopped (optional); 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 Bay Leaf; 2 tsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tsp Red chilli powder; ½ tsp Turmeric powder; 2 tsp Garam masala; 1 tsp Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed; to taste Salt; 1 to 1½ cups Water; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 2 tbsp Fresh coriander, chopped

45 mins

Cooking Time

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

Vegan

Diet

The strong, tangy, and deeply fulfilling Chana Masala is the essence of North Indian comfort cuisine. This particular recipe eliminates the waiting step of soaking chickpeas without compromising flavour or creaminess, unlike conventional recipes that ask for soaking them overnight. You can make a fragrant and spicy chana masala in under an hour by using dry chickpeas and pressure-boiling them directly. A thick, masala-laden sauce is made by slowly sautéing onions, tomatoes, and spices; this is the key element. For those hectic weeknights, unexpected visitors, or sudden chana cravings, try this chana masala dish, finished with kasuri methi and a splash of lemon, which you can serve with rice, roti, and a simple salad.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

1 cupDry chickpeas, rinsed

1 largeOnions, finely chopped

2 mediumTomato, pureed

1½ tbspGinger-garlic paste

1Green chilli, finely chopped (optional)

2 tbspOil

1 tspCumin seeds

1Bay Leaf

2 tspCoriander powder

1 tspCumin powder

1 tspRed chilli powder

½ tspTurmeric powder

2 tspGaram masala

1 tspKasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed

to tasteSalt

1 to 1½ cupsWater

1 tbspLemon juice

2 tbspFresh coriander, chopped

Chana Masala

How To Make Chana Masala Without Soaking Chickpeas

Ingredients

How To Make
Chana Masala
Without Soaking Chickpeas