Chickpea chana masala

By the GetYourMacros team · 31 August 2026

A classic Indian comfort dish made with tender chickpeas in a rich, spiced tomato sauce.

• Time 25 min
• Course One-dish meal
• Diet Vegan
• Cuisine Indian
• Allergens gluten

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 275 g Canned chickpeas (drained)
• 90 g Wholegrain bread
• 200 g Tomatoes
• 60 g Onion
• Fresh ginger to taste
• Garlic to taste
• 10 g Curry powder
• 10 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 100 g Spinach

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and fresh ginger.
2. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and sauté the onion mixture for 4-5 minutes until soft.
3. Add the curry powder and toast for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in the diced tomatoes.
4. Cook the tomatoes for 5-6 minutes until they start to break down into a sauce.
5. Add the rinsed chickpeas and half a cup of water, then simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.
6. Fold in the spinach at the last minute until just wilted, then season with salt.
7. Toast the wholegrain bread and serve it alongside the chickpea masala.

Tips

• For a creamier texture, mash a few chickpeas with a fork while simmering in the pan.
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; the flavors actually improve overnight.

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