Quick Chana Masala
Estimated $4.21 recipe · $2.10 per serving (US / USD)
Hearty spiced chickpea curry in a rich tomato-onion base, ready in 25 minutes.
The recipe
Quick Chana Masala
Hearty spiced chickpea curry in a rich tomato-onion base, ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh coriander
Estimated recipe cost
$4.21 for 2 servings · $2.10 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 cans chickpeas, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $1.84 |
| 1 onion, finely choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 3 garlic cloves, gratedRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 1 tbsp ginger, gratedPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 100 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 6g | $0.15 |
| 400g chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Uses 400g | $1.00 |
| 2 tsp garam masalaPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.17 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp turmericPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Fresh corianderPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $4.21 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Soften the onion in olive oil over medium heat for 6–7 min, then add garlic and ginger for 1 min.
- Stir in cumin, turmeric and garam masala and toast for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and a splash of water, simmer 8 min until thickened.
- Tip in the chickpeas and cook 6–8 min, lightly mashing some for body. Season well.
- Finish with fresh coriander and serve with rice or flatbread.
Recipe notes
Great for meal prep — the flavour deepens overnight in the fridge.
Estimated nutrition per serving
430 kcal · 18g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.