Chana masala
Chickpea dish from the Indian subcontinent
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Ingredients and preparation
Along with chickpeas, the ingredients of chana masala typically include a base of onions, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers; chopped tomatoes to form the tomato sauce; and herbs and spices, such as amchoor, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and turmeric.
To prepare chana masala, raw chickpeas are soaked overnight in water. They are then drained, rinsed, and cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
It is sometimes garnished with cilantro and lemon or lime wedges.
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