Indian Cuisine

Punjabi Chana Masala

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Tinned chickpeas simmered in a punchy onion and tomato masala, costed to the penny. Storecupboard heroes turn into a rich, satisfying curry for pennies a plate.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.85

Approx £3.42 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Punjabi Chana Masala

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Fry the finely chopped onion in the oil over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes until deep golden, stirring often so it does not catch.
  2. 2
    Add the crushed garlic, grated ginger, cumin, turmeric and chilli powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Stir in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 8 minutes until thick and glossy, mashing the tomatoes down.
  4. 4
    Drain and rinse the chickpeas, tip them in with a splash of water and the salt, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Stir through the garam masala, lightly crush a few chickpeas to thicken the sauce and serve with rice or flatbread.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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