Is Chana Masala — Chickpea Curry safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 580mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Chana Masala — Chickpea Curry more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇮🇳 India · Indian

Chana Masala — Chickpea Curry

Spicy chickpea curry with onion, tomato, ginger — Punjab/Delhi street favorite.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

580mg

Potassium

580 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Chickpeas P-heavy. Smaller serving.

Ingredients

Soaked chickpeas
Onion-tomato gravy
Chana masala spice
Garlic, ginger

Chana Chickpea North Indian Punjabi Street Food Vegetarian

Cooking Steps

1
Pressure cook chickpeas.
2
Make gravy.
3
Simmer.

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