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Chana Masala Mango Naan – an incredible combination of fluffy flatbreads, delicious and chunky Channa masala and a creamy onion & mint salad.

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This recipe is the stuff of my dreams – I mean a curry topped naan – what’s not to love?

The flatbread is fluffy and charred from cooking on the griddle and the Chana masala with the coconut is fantastic.

But before you do that, spread sweet mango chutney on top of the warm bread, then top with the creamy onion salad with lots and lots of fresh mint.

I hope you love this as much as I do. You can also see how it’s made over on my Instagram.

Love, Niki xxx

Chana Masala Mango Naan | Rebel Recipes (3)

Chana Masala Mango Naan -an incredible combination of fluffy flatbreads, delicious and chunky Channa masala and a creamy onion & mint salad.

Prep time: 20 minutes mins

Cook time: 30 minutes mins

Serves 2-4

5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

For the flatbreads

  • 200 g self raising flour
  • 150 g vegan natural yogurt
  • Big pinch sea salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Chana curry

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 knob ginger grated
  • 4 ripe tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened desiccated coconut
  • 1 tsp sea salt & twist black pepper
  • 1 can 240g cooked chickpeas drained
  • 3 tbsp coconut yogurt

For the yogurt onions

  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 20 g fresh mint shredded
  • 3 tbsp Greek style yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • Juice 1/2 lemon

To serve

  • 2 tbsp mango chutney

Instructions

To make the curry

  • First, add the oil to a large frying pan and heat to a medium heat. Add in the mustard seeds. When they start to pop, add in the cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and chilli flakes. Stir for a few seconds, then

  • Add in the onion. Fry for approx 8-10 minutes until soft and browning.

  • Add in the garlic and ginger and stir for another few minutes, then add in the chopped tomatoes and desiccated coconut.

  • Cook for a further 5-6 minutes covered, stirring occasionally, then add in the chickpeas Simmer for 5 minutes.

  • Season will and stir in the coconut yogurt.

To make the flatbreads

  • In a bowl, add the flour, yogurt and salt. Stir to combine until it comes together, then transfer to a floured board.

  • Knead for a few minutes until you get a springy dough.

  • Heat a large griddle pan or frying pan to medium.

  • Divide the dough into two, then roll out the first flatbread.

  • Pop it on the griddle pan and allow to cook and char a little on that side, then flip to cook to on the other side.

  • Repeat.

To make the Yogurt onions

  • Add at the ingredients to a jar and mix to combine.

To serve

  • Spread the mango chutney on both naan's then top with the Chana masala and yogurt onions.

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2 Responses

  1. Chana Masala Mango Naan | Rebel Recipes (11)
    So lovely! I divided the dough in quarters and managed two nights’ dinners. Great depth of flavors. Served with pickled daikon and carrots.

    Reply

    1. Oh wonderful!
      So happy you loved it

      Niki xxx

      Reply

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FAQs

What is chana masala served with? ›

Serve Chana Masala with fluffy Basmati Rice, Jeera rice, Naan, Roti or Paratha.

Is chana masala healthy? ›

Chana masala is a delicious and nutritious Indian dish that is low in calories. It is made with chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, and various spices. It is rich in protein and fibre, making it a great option for those looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.

Why add baking soda to chana masala? ›

Why It Works. Adding baking soda to the onions helps them break down and caramelize faster. Doctoring up store-bought garam masala with additional spices produces a flavor that's both complex and suited to the dish.

What does chana masala taste like? ›

It is not typically as spicy as tikka masala, which can be hot and spicy. Chana masala is often described as having a sweet and sour taste due to adding tomatoes and other ingredients. On the other hand, Tikka masala has a creamy and rich flavor with a tangy tomato base.

What is the difference between tikka masala and chana masala? ›

Tikka masala is a spiced meal comprised of tiny bits or chunks of meat and vegetables marinated in a spicy marinade or sauce, the most well-known is chicken tikka masala. Chana masala is a similar dish prepared using chickpeas (the chana).

What is the difference between masala and chana masala? ›

It's at once utterly confusing and incredibly simple. Masala means mixture of spices. So, a mixture of warming spices roasted and then ground down to a fine powder is a Garam Masala. A mixture of spices that are slightly tart and perfect paired with chickpeas roasted and ground down is a Chana Masala.

What's the healthiest Indian dish to order? ›

Dishes like daal (lentil curry), chana masala (chickpea curry), and rajma (kidney bean curry) are excellent vegetarian options that provide essential nutrients while keeping calorie counts reasonable.

What is the healthiest Indian curry to order? ›

Any Indian curries that are tomato-based, like tandoori, madras, jalfrezi, rogan and bhuna, are the lowest in calories. They average around 200-300 calories. If you want an even healthier option, consider a sauce-free dish like fish tikka (which is only 180 calories).

What is the healthiest thing at Indian restaurants? ›

Instead, choose chicken or beef tikka, which is oven-roasted with mild spices. Chicken, fish or beef tandoori are also healthier as these dishes are marinated in spices and baked. Saaq paneer is a spinach dish with cheese and, again, a creamy sauce.

What should eat with chana? ›

If you don't want to cook the side just serve the chickpeas with dinner rolls or even sliced bread. Or you can heat up some store bought parathas or chapati. Pita bread also goes well with chana masala.

What is traditionally served with tikka masala? ›

Serving Suggestions

Serve chicken tikka masala with Tandoori Roti, Butter Naan, paratha, roti or over Jeera rice or plain Basmati Rice. This meal goes well with kachumber salad, onion salad and Sweet and salt lassi or Mango Lassi. Vegetarian dishes like Aloo Gobi, Cabbage stir fry and Bombay potatoes go well.

What is the best way to eat chana? ›

There are many ways to make black chana a part of your diet.
  1. Roast and season them for a healthy snack.
  2. Put it in soups, salads and other side dishes.
  3. Bend it with herbs and spices to make Hummus.
  4. Use the powder as a replacement for regular flour.
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