Chana Masala Power Bowl

Chickpeas simmered in a robust, dark chana masala and finished with lemon — a fixture of Indian vegetarian bodybuilding meal plans, with an optional paneer topper when you need more protein. Carb-dominant with moderate protein, it serves a muscle-gain evening or post-training dinner better than a low-carb one.

Ingredients

• 200g cooked chickpeas
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 2 tsp chana masala
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 tbsp coriander, chopped

Instructions

1. Soak and pressure-cook the chickpeas until tender.
2. Fry the onion deep golden, then add ginger and tomato puree.
3. Cook the masala down with the chana masala powder.
4. Add chickpeas and simmer 10 minutes, mashing a few for body.
5. Finish with lemon juice and coriander.