---
author: Jae
title: Chana Masala
created_at: 2024-12-15T19:38:00+01:00
description: This is a recipe for chana masala, a vegan indian dish
tags:
 - sauce
 - beans
 - vegan
---
## Background

Chana Masala is a chickpea gravy originating from north India, where it is eaten very often. This recipe is fully vegan, very rich in protein, and cheap. 

## Ingredients

- 500 grams chickpeas
- 400 grams tomato puree
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 bay leaves

For this recipe i use chickpeas from a can, which come presoaked. I also use the liquid from the can for water. You can also use dried chickpeas and soak them overnight. 

## Cooking

1: Start by toasting the spices on high heat until they're fragrant.

2: Then add some oil to your pot and add your chickpeas, tomato puree, and either water or the soaking liquid from the chickpeas and stir until all is mixed

3: Let that simmer for 20 - 30 minutes, stiring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened. 

4: Now it is ready for serving

## Serving

This dish is perfectly served with rice. I usually use jasmine rice, but basmati rice would be more traditional. Although any rice goes. 


![Chana masala served with rice](../media/slop.jpg)