Indian Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Indian Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 each onions chopped; 1 x cinnamon sticks; 4 each cloves; 2 each garlic cloves squashed; 1 x ginger fresh, chopped; 1 each green chili peppers finely chopped; 2 teaspoons coriander ground; 3/4 cup tomatoes, canned chopped; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 each onions chopped
1 x cinnamon sticks
4 each cloves
2 each garlic cloves squashed
1 x ginger fresh, chopped
1 each green chili peppers finely chopped
2 teaspoons coriander ground
3/4 cup tomatoes, canned chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

1
Soak chickpeas overnight, rinse, cook in water until tender.
2
Drain, KEEP THE COOKING LIQUID!
3
In a frying pan heat the oil, fry oinon until golden.
4
Add cinnamon and cloves, cook a few seconds.
5
Add garlic, ginger, chili pepper, ground coriander and cook 5 minutes, stirring.
6
Add tomatoes, with the juice and cook until all liquid has evaporated.
7
Add the chickpeas to the pan, mixe well, cook 5 minutes.
8
Pour the cooking liquid of the chickpeas and simmer for 25 minutes, until all the liquid is gone.
9
Sprinkle with the garam massala and cilantro.
10
Can be served hot or cold.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 each onions chopped, 1 x cinnamon sticks, 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

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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