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Chana Masala
A proper spiced chickpea curry — cheap, batch-friendly, and quietly high in protein and fibre.
- CALORIES
- 380 kcal
- PROTEIN
- 18 g
- CARBS
- 52 g
- FAT
- 10 g
- →2 × 400 g tins chickpeas, drained
- →1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp ginger
- →400 g chopped tomatoes
- →1 tbsp oil
- →2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp coriander, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp chilli, turmeric, salt
- 01Soften the onion in the oil, then add the garlic and ginger for a minute.
- 02Stir in the ground spices for 30 seconds, then the tomatoes, and cook down 8–10 minutes.
- 03Add the chickpeas and 150 ml water, and simmer 12–15 minutes until thick. Finish with garam masala and lemon.
Four servings, freezes well. Macros are per serving without rice. Serve over rice or with roti for a full meal.
Note: A recipe, not a meal plan. How much of it fits your day depends on your targets — build it into a plan or ask at your assessment.