7 channa masala recipes

Classic and very authentic East Indian recipe. Chick peas (garbanzo) in a highly flavored tasty spicy curry sauce. Great served with yoghurt and fresh baked Naan bread.

Chhole alu: North Indian chickpeas and potatoes in a tangy-spicy gravy with jaggery, tamarind, garam masala, and green chiles. A Punjabi street-food classic made vegetarian and satisfying.

Chana dhal vada, crispy South Asian lentil fritters made from coarsely ground split chickpeas spiced with chili, curry leaves, and chat masala, then deep-fried golden. A vegan tea-time snack with chutney.

Canned chickpeas transformed into a fragrant curry with fried onions, garlic, whole spices, and curry powder. A quick channa masala that smells incredible and comes together in under 30 minutes.

Indian-style fresh kachumber: tomato, red onion, fresh chili, and ginger tossed with lemon juice and salt. The crisp, tangy 5-minute side dish for channa masala, dal, or aloo parathas.

Khatte Channe, a tangy North Indian chickpea curry with tamarind, garam masala, cumin, and slow-fried onions. Vegetarian and full of sour-spicy depth. Serve with poori.

North Indian chana masala with whole spices, finished with amchoor (mango powder), dried pomegranate seeds, and a sizzling ghee tadka poured over the top.