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Authentic Chana Masala

A robust, tangy, and earthy North Indian chickpea curry layered with complex roasted spices and an acidic hit of amchur or pomegranate powder.

IndianPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    Heat oil in a heavy pot. Sauté onions until deeply browned and caramelized (15 mins ).

  2. 2

    Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute .

  3. 3

    Add tomato purée, chana masala powder, cumin, coriander, and salt. Cook until the oil separates from the masala.

  4. 4

    Add the chickpeas and 1 cup of water. Bring to a .

  5. 5

    Cover and on low for 20-30 minutes so the chickpeas absorb the spices.

  6. 6

    Stir in the amchur powder for a final tart kick. Garnish with cilantro and raw onion.

📋Details

CuisineIndian
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
27%
💧Water
26%
🌍Earth
32%
💨Air
15%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat7%
Entropy14%
Reactivity79%
0.137
Heat
0.284
Entropy
1.592
Reactivity