Masala-Spiced Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Masala-Spiced Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Garam masala; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; Chickpeas; 1/4 cup oil; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

Garam masala
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Chickpeas
1/4 cup oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
To make masala, mix spices until blended and set aside.
2
Heat oil over med-high heat. Add onions and saute until light brown, 8-10minutes. Add masala; stir 1 minute or until spices are fragrant.
3
Stir in chickpeaks, pepper, salt and 1 T. water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 7 minutes or until the first few chickpeas begin to split. It it becomes dry, add some water. Only add 1 T. at a time. It should be moist but not saucy.
4
Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and garnish with cilantro.
5
This would be so great scooped up in poori.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Garam masala, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Masala-Spiced 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.

Masala-Spiced Chickpeas

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