chana masala

Spiced chickpea stew

Chana masala is an Indian dish of chickpeas cooked in a spiced tomato-based sauce.

The sauce typically includes onions, garlic, ginger, and a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala.

It's a staple of North Indian cuisine, often served with rice or flatbread: We ordered chana masala and naan.

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coriander · turmeric · spice blend · garlic · ginger · tomatoes · onion · pressure cooker · spicy · aromatic · simmered · basmati · paneer · tandoori · Mumbai · street food · lunch special · cilantro

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Opposites
protein/main ingredient in indian cuisine

chana masaladal

Stewed split legumes

aloo gobi · chicken tikka masala · palak paneer · butter chicken · fish curry

vegetarian vs. non-vegetarian indian dishes

chana masalachicken tikka masala

Poultry in spiced cream sauce

butter chicken · lamb curry · rogan josh · goat curry · fish curry

culinary complexity/boldness

chana masalakorma

Mild, creamy braised dish

raita · kheer · lassi · plain rice · naan

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