Indian Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Indian Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil; 1/2 tsp. cumin seed; 2 onions, diced; 6 cloves garlic, crushed; 1-inch piece ginger root, grated; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 3/4 tsp. coriander; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 tsp. garam masala; 4 c. cooked chickpeas; juice of 1 lemon; 4 small potatoes, boiled, peeled and chopped

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. cumin seed
2 onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1-inch piece ginger root, grated
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. salt
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tsp. garam masala
4 c. cooked chickpeas
juice of 1 lemon
4 small potatoes, boiled, peeled and chopped

1
Heat oil.
2
Add cumin and onions.
3
Cook 3 minutes.
4
Add garlic and ginger.
5
Cook 5 minutes on low heat.
6
Add turmeric, coriander, cayenne and salt.
7
Stir; add chopped tomatoes and garam masala. Cook on low heat 10 minutes.
8
Add chickpeas and lemon juice.
9
Cook 5 minutes; add potatoes.
10
Serve over white steamed basmati rice, garnished with chopped green jalapeno peppers.

564

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. cumin seed, 2 onions, diced, 6 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Indian Chickpeas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Chickpeas

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