Chickpeas In Star Anise And Date Masala (Vegan/Non Vegan Options) Recipe

Name: Chickpeas In Star Anise And Date Masala (Vegan/Non Vegan Options)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chickpeas in Star Anise and Date Masala; 2 - 15 ounces cans chickpeas (or 1 1/2 cup raw chickpeas, soaked overnight and boiled); 4 cardamom pods; seeded and ground; 1/3 cup cooking oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (1 medium-large); 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (6 medium cloves); 5 tablespoons tomato paste; 8 medjool dates, pitted and chopped; 1 1/4 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons salt (or 1 tsp if chickpeas are salted); 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/3 teaspoon ground star anise, or 2 whole star anise; 1/2 cup water; Spicy Chicken Meatballs; 1 pound ground chicken; 2 tablespoons spicy sweet chili sauce; 1 sliced green onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; salt and pepper; water

Servings: persons

Chickpeas in Star Anise and Date Masala
2 - 15 ounces cans chickpeas (or 1 1/2 cup raw chickpeas, soaked overnight and boiled)
4 cardamom pods; seeded and ground
1/3 cup cooking oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion (1 medium-large)
2 tablespoons chopped garlic (6 medium cloves)
5 tablespoons tomato paste
8 medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1 1/4 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt (or 1 tsp if chickpeas are salted)
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 teaspoon ground star anise, or 2 whole star anise
1/2 cup water
Spicy Chicken Meatballs
1 pound ground chicken
2 tablespoons spicy sweet chili sauce
1 sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
salt and pepper
water

1
Drain chickpeas, rinse, and set aside.
2
Heat oil in a medium pot on medium-high for 45 seconds. Add onion and saute for 6 to 7 minutes, or until browned.
3
Stir in garlic and saute for 1 minute, or until browned.
4
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in tomato paste (sauce). If using sauce, reduce at this point until it gets a bit pasty.
5
Add dates, cumin, salt, cayenne, black pepper, star anise and cardamom sees and saute for 2 minutes.
6
Stir in chickpeas and water and heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until masala is well mixed with chickpeas and the chickpeas are warmed.
7
Turn off the heat and serve immediately. Enjoy with rice and extra cilantro.
8
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
9
Form into small 1 inch balls and fry until just cooked.
10
Add to chickpea masala with a bit of water, cover, and simmer for ten minutes.
11
Enjoy with rice and extra cilantro.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chickpeas in Star Anise and Date Masala, 2 - 15 ounces cans chickpeas (or 1 1/2 cup raw chickpeas, soaked overnight and boiled), 4 cardamom pods; seeded and ground, 1/3 cup cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Chickpeas In Star Anise And Date Masala (Vegan/Non Vegan Options) 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 Star Anise And Date Masala (Vegan/Non Vegan Options)

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