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Chana Gobi Masala dish in a white bowl.

Chana Gobi Masala Recipe

Create an authentic Indian meal from the comfort of your home with this easy, delicious Chana Gobi Masala recipe. Learn how to make it now!
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Chana Gobi Masala
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 325kcal
Author: Chitra Goel
Cost: 10

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight and cook till soft (you may use 2 cups of canned chickpeas too)
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower chopped into bite-sized florets
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch piece of ginger grated
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain the soaked chickpeas.
    1 cup dried chickpeas
  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
    2 tablespoon oil
  • Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
    2 medium onions
  • Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
    2 cloves garlic, 1- inch piece of ginger
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
    2 medium tomatoes
  • Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, and garam masala. Stir to combine.
    1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Add the cooked chickpeas and chopped cauliflower to the pan. Stir well to coat with the spices.
    1 medium head of cauliflower
  • Add 1 cup of water, stir, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes or until the chickpeas and cauliflower are tender.
  • Season with salt to taste.
    Salt to taste
  • Serve hot with fresh cilantro leaves as a garnish.
    Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 1144mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 702IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 5mg