Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry) in Winnipeg

About Our Chana Masala

Charisma Of India was opened to bring a genuinely wide range of vegetarian Indian dishes to Winnipeg, and chana masala — often called chole — is where that story starts. It is the dish that regulars order when they want something honest, spiced and satisfying without any cream.

We build the base slowly: onions cooked down with ginger and garlic, tomatoes for tang, then coriander, cumin, amchur and garam masala. The chickpeas finish in that gravy so they soak up the spice instead of sitting in it. Order it with basmati rice, rolled into a roti wrap, or alongside a second curry from our vegetarian menu.

How We Make Our Chana Masala

• Chickpeas simmered until tender, never mushy
• Onion, ginger and garlic base cooked down for depth
• Fresh tomato for tang, balanced with coriander, cumin and garam masala
• Finished with fresh coriander leaf and a squeeze of lemon
• Served with basmati rice or rolled into a roti wrap

Spice Level & Dietary Notes

How spicy is it?

Medium, with a tangy finish rather than a heavy burn.

Dietary information

Vegetarian and dairy-free as prepared, which makes it one of the easiest picks for vegan guests — just let us know so we can confirm your order.

What to Order With Chana Masala

• Palak Paneer for a second vegetarian curry
• Dal Makhani
• chickpea roti with basmati rice or butter naan
• vegetarian samosas to start
• Goat Curry