Chickpeas in a Sauce Recipe

Name: Chickpeas in a Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 1 cup (4 1/4 ounces) finely chopped onions; 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/41/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 cup (4 1/4 ounces) finely chopped tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) cooked, drained chickpeas (save liquid, if from organic can)a 25-ounce can is about right; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 cup (4 1/4 ounces) finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/41/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup (4 1/4 ounces) finely chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) cooked, drained chickpeas (save liquid, if from organic can)a 25-ounce can is about right
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon lemon juice

1
Pour the oil into a frying pan and set over medium heat.
2
When hot, put in the cumin seeds.
3
After 10 seconds, put in the onions.
4
Stir and fry until the onions turn brown at the edges.
5
Add the ginger and stir once.
6
Add the coriander, cayenne, and turmeric and stir once.
7
Put in the tomatoes and stir for a minute.
8
Now add 1 cup water and the salt.
9
Bring to a boil.
10
Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes.
11
Add the chickpeas and 1 cup of the chickpea liquid or water.
12
Bring to a boil.
13
Cover, turn heat to low, and cook 15 minutes.
14
Add the garam masala and lemon juice.
15
Stir and cook, uncovered, on low heat, another 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil, 3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds, 1 cup (4 1/4 ounces) finely chopped onions, 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Chickpeas in a Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chickpeas in a Sauce

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