Spicy Indian Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups canned chickpeas (drained)

• 1 onion (finely chopped)

• 2 tomatoes (pureed)

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1 tsp chili powder

• Salt to taste

• 2 tbsp oil

• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

2. Sauté onions until golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste.

3. Add tomato puree, salt, and spices. Cook until oil separates.

4. Add chickpeas and 1 cup water. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.

5. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with rice or naan.