Main meal
Chana masala
Chickpeas in a spiced onion-tomato gravy with amchur for sourness, no cream.
40 min
0 of 4 steps done
4 servings
Heat: Medium
Approximate nutrition
A rough guide per original serving, not a lab test.
- Energy270 per serving
- Protein13g per serving
- Carbs38g per serving
- Fibre10g per serving
Ingredients
Method
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