Sour Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Sour Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Onions; 1 whole Green Chili; 1 piece Fresh Ginger (1 Inch); 2 whole Lemons; 4 whole Tomatoes; 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin Seeds; 1 Tablespoon Ground Coriander Seeds; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric; 2 jars Chick Peas (2 Tins)

Servings: persons

1
Mix the following together in a cup:
2
2 tbsps very finely chopped onions
3
1/2 tsp salt
4
1 finely chopped green chilli
5
1 tbsp grated ginger
6
Juice of 2 lemons
7
Set cup aside for the moment.
8
Brown 1 1/2 finely chopped onions in a frying pan. Add 4 finely chopped tomatoes. Cook these until the tomatoes begin to break down a bit.
9
Add the spices (cumin, coriander, garam masala, tumeric), stir and fry.
10
Add two tins of chickpeas (with the liquid) and 2 tsps salt. Cook gently for 20 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.
11
Stir in the ingredients from the cup.
12
Delicious hot or cold. Keeps for a few days in the fridge.

129

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Onions, 1 whole Green Chili, 1 piece Fresh Ginger (1 Inch), 2 whole Lemons, and more.

Yes, Sour 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!

Sour Chickpeas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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