Channa Masala| Indian style Chickpea Curry|Vegan/Vegetarian Recipe

Channa Masala is an Indian style curry made with Chickpeas/Garbanzo beans. It's a great option for vegetarian/vegan source of protein.
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Ingredients for Channa Masala:
Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans/Channa) - 1 ½ cups of dry chickpeas, soaked in plain water for 4-6 hrs and cooked until soft;
Onions - finely chopped, 3 cups;
Tomatoes - crushed/ finely chopped, 1 ½ cups;
Garlic paste - 1 ½ tbsp;
Ginger paste - ¾ tbsp;
Green chillies - 1 or 2 no;
Curry leaves (optional) - 5 to 10 no;
Spices - 1 or 2 bay leaves, 1 ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1 ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 ½ tbsp coriander powder; 1 ½ tsp red chilli powder (or as per taste), ¾ tsp cumin powder, 1 ½ tsp garam masala powder, 1 tsp Kasoori methi/dried fenugreek leaves (optional);
Salt to taste;
Sugar - 1 tsp;
Coriander leaves/Cilantro to garnish;
Cooking oil - 4 tbsp

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I am making this channa masala for the 2nd time now. Thanks for the easy and delicious recipe. It tastes perfect!

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Hello Friends.. Please check out my recipe for Indian Style Chickpea Curry called "Channa Masala"! It's a yummy vegetarian accompaniment to rice or breads!!

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I've tried so many chana masala recipes, and this is my favorite so far. Very modular as well.

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I just made this as chickpeas are my favorite, I had to sub in some italian style crushed tomatoes because that is what I had on hand and I used a jalapeño for heat. It is sooooo good and not heavy. My family loved it too. Thank you

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Just made this dish and its incredible!! Please post more vegan friendly recipes would love to try more!! thanks!

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I have made this for my husband and myself, guests, friends, and a birthday party. It has been a hit every time! It reminds me of my childhood. Thank you so much 🤗

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How do you make your ginger paste and garlic paste?

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I've done this for dinner (and the leftover I had for lunch at work the next day) - this is an absolutely wonderful and delicious recipe! I struggled to find a good chickpea curry recipe but I have to say, none compares to this one. This one is a keeper! Thank you so much for sharing this with us :) Greetings from London! x

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Lovely simple to follow video - just one question: will this taste like I get from my local Indian restaurant or would that take hours and hours to make?

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I prepared this curry today. So delicious!😍

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Thanks a lot for sharing. Followed exactly as you said and it was fantastic.I am learner in cooking but it came out very well. Thanks once again.

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Hi Thushara. I ve already tried it several times.has turned out to be the family 's favourite. Thank you so much

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I was as hoping you had a recipe for palak paneer please.

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Made this without the curry leaves as I didn't have them and it tasted great. Thank you'

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Thank you so much,I followed your recipe ..

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yesterday I made this recipe
so yummy
Thanx

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+Qeet Malik That's nice.. hope u try this one as well.. Thanks!

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I’ve been making this for 2 years now
I’ve lost loads of weight have it for breakfast and evening meal
I have increased the chilies
Thanks April ❤️

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So so glad to hear that! Cheers!!

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Thank you

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Your beautiful!!! And the food looks good.

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I tried this recipe and it worked very well. It is easy just that I used a bit less spice for our taste here. Thank you. I now know how to make a home made channa masala :-) In South Africa, Indian bread is called roti and we paired the dish with the roti. All tasted very good! Thanks again.

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Is there a recipe for this that I can print out?

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