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Chana Masala

482 kcal

22g protein · 28 min

Chana Masala

A wholly plant-based, high-fibre Indian staple: chickpeas simmered in a spiced onion-tomato base — low oil, no coconut cream, one pan. High in both protein and fibre, so it keeps you full.

482 kcal22g ProteinOne pan
482 kcalsaves ~ 160 kcal
Restaurant chana masala finished with butter and cream640 kcal
MakanFit482 kcal
P 22gC 79gF 12gFib 22g

Why it fits your goal

Indian / MamakSpice depth is the mamak soul — spices are nearly calorie-free; we just demote the oil from lead role to supporting cast.

Key ingredients

  • Canned chickpeas · 17.8g
  • Tomato · 0.9g
  • Tomato puree · 0.9g

Prep

8

min

Cook

20

min

Serve

1

Servings

Total · 28 min

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Servings
1

Protein· 1

  • 200 g canned chickpeas (drained)200g

Vegetables· 4

  • 70 g onion (finely chopped)70g
  • 100 g tomato (chopped)100g
  • 8 g garlic (minced)8g
  • 6 g ginger (minced)6g

Sauces· 1

  • 20 g tomato purée20g

Spices· 6

  • 4 g curry powder4g
  • 1 g cumin(staple)1g
  • 2 g coriander powder(staple)2g
  • 1 g turmeric(staple)1g
  • 1 g chili powder (to taste)(staple)1g
  • pinch of salt(staple)2g

Fruit· 1

  • ½ lime (juiced)(optional)8g

Fats & oils· 1

  • 5 g cooking oil (1 tsp)5g

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