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Chickpea Masala

Chickpea masala served over basmati rice has been one of my comfort meals since I was a child. As I have grown up, I have found chickpea masala doesn’t always have to be served over rice; it is so versatile in the ways that it can be enjoyed. For instance, if you dry the gravy slightly, you can stuff a wrap with mixed greens and chickpea masala; in a snap you’ve a perfect lunch wrap. Similarly, chickpea masala makes a delicious salad with mixed greens, quinoa, and a boiled egg. Yum!

My recipe for the chickpea masala is fuss free. It comes together in under 20 minutes. I use canned chickpeas in my recipe. If you too will be using canned chickpeas, I strongly recommend using high quality ones, preferably organic. The brand I am hooked to for canned grains and legumes is La Bio Idea. The chickpeas out of their cans smell so much like freshly boiled chickpeas and they are perfectly tender. Just a little disclaimer, this post is not sponsored by La Bio Idea.

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Without further ado, let’s get down to the recipe.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • Onion (1–chopped)
  • Oil (1tbsp)
  • Garlic cloves (3–minced)
  • Green chillies (2–chopped)
  • Tomatoes (2/3 cup–chopped) I used the organic peeled La Bio Idea tomatoes.
  • Chili flakes (1tsp)
  • Cumin powder (1/2 tsp)
  • Garam masala (1/2 tsp)
  • Turmeric powder (1/4 tsp)
  • Salt (1/4 tsp)
  • Chickpeas (400grams/15 ounce can)
  • Water (1/2 to 1 cup)
  • Lemon (1/2–juiced)
  • Coriander (10 sprig–chopped)

Method:

  • Sauté the onion in oil until golden brown.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. If onion and garlic stick, use a splash of water to deglaze the pan instead of more oil.
  • Now add tomatoes and green chillies, as well as all the spices. Cook for a couple of minutes. Again, add water to deglaze the pan if needed.
  • When the oil separates from the mixture, add chickpeas and 1/2 cup water.
  • Cook covered for 5-7 minutes and garnish with chopped coriander and lemon juice.

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  1. mistimaan
    February 4, 2018 / 16:35

    Nice recipe

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