Chana masala

Chana masala
Place of originIndian subcontinent
Region or stateNorth India
Main ingredientsChickpeas, onion, tomatoes, coriander, garlic, chiles, ginger, oil, spices

Chana masala (also chole masala or chholay) is a chickpea curry cooked in a tomato-based sauce, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is a staple dish in Indian (particularly North Indian) and Pakistani cuisine. It is often eaten with bread, including deep-fried bhatura (where the combination is called chole bhature), puri, or flatbreads such as kulcha.