Chickpea (Chana) Curry

A hearty, aromatic dish made with tender chickpeas simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. Infused with garlic, ginger, and Sashi's Masala spices, this curry offers a warm, comforting depth of flavour.

Prep Time: 10 Mins
Cook Time: 25 Mins
Serves: 3-4


Ingredients
  • Chickpea 2 Tins
  • Oil (Sunflower or personal own) – 3 to 4 tbsp
  • Garlic – 1 tbsp
  • Ginger – ½ tbsp
  • Sashi’s Paneer Masala – 1 Heaped tbsp (Add more to taste add end)
  • Salt – 1 tsp (adjust to preference)
  • Optional - Turmeric – ½ tsp
  • Optional - Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
  • Passata Sauce (⅓ of 500g carton or ½ tin of chopped tomatoes)
Cooking Method
  1. To start, add oil into a pan then add garlic, ginger, Sashi’s Paneer Masala, salt, (optional) red chilli powder, (optional) turmeric and mix together
  2. Now add the tomatoes into the pan and mix well on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until oil rises on top
  3. Add Chickpeas and mix whilst slightly mashing some of the chickpeas with fork (helps thicken sauce)
  4. Add 600ml of boiling water, mix and simmer with lid on, medium heat for 20 minutes. You can add more water if desired
  5. (Optional) Before serving sprinkle ½ tbsp of Sashi’s Garam Masala on top
Points to Remember
  • Serve with rice and or Chapatis/Naan
  • Adjust level of Sashi’s Masala according to taste