Chana Masala (Indian Chickpea Curry)

Name: Chana Masala (Indian Chickpea Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste; 1 green chile pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 fresh bay leaves; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 pinch salt to taste; water as needed; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas; 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, or more to taste

Chana masala is easy to make with chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, green chile, ginger, and a flavorsome blend of spices for a delicious Indian curry.

1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
1 green chile pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 fresh bay leaves
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 pinch salt to taste
water as needed
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, or more to taste