FOOD LIBRARY

Onion-Tomato Roasted Chana

Ingredients

  • 200 g cooked chickpeas (chana), drained
  • 1 medium onion (100 g), thinly sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes (150 g), chopped
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

Preparation

  1. Pat chickpeas dry; heat oil in a wide pan on medium.
  2. Add cumin seeds; when they crackle, add onion and sauté until soft.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, coriander, chilli, and salt; cook until pulpy.
  4. Add chickpeas; roast 8–10 minutes, stirring, until edges firm and spices coat.
  5. Finish with lemon juice and coriander; adjust salt.
  6. Serve warm as one portion.