[1][2][3][4] It is a staple dish in North Indian cuisine.

[1] It is often eaten with a deep-fried bread called bhatura.

[5] Along with chickpeas, the ingredients of chana masala typically include onion, chopped tomatoes, ghee, cumin, turmeric, coriander powder, garlic, chillies, ginger, amchoor or lemon juice, and garam masala.

[6] To prepare chana masala, raw chickpeas are soaked overnight in water.

They are then drained, rinsed, and cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.