🍛 Chana Masala

🥫 Description: A robust, protein-packed curry made with chickpeas simmered in a spicy tomato-onion gravy, chana masala is both hearty and nutritious. It’s one of North India’s most popular vegetarian dishes and is often enjoyed during lunch or festive meals.

The dish uses boiled chickpeas (kabuli chana) cooked with coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and sometimes a dash of dried mango powder (amchur) for tang. It pairs beautifully with bhature (deep-fried bread) or jeera rice.

📍 Origin: Punjab & Uttar Pradesh

🍽️ Served With: Bhature, puri, rice, or plain paratha

🥣 Nutritional Note: Chickpeas are rich in protein, fiber, and iron, making this dish ideal for vegetarians.

Cypriot Parallel: Reminiscent of revithia (Greek-style chickpea stew), though chana masala packs more heat and sourness through its spice blend.

👉 Let the bold simplicity of chickpeas charm your taste buds!