Whole Foods Chickpea Masala Recipe

Name: Whole Foods Chickpea Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 teaspoons curry powder, to taste; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 cups water; 3 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt, to taste; 4 cups cooked rice; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons curry powder, to taste
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 cups water
3 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt, to taste
4 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

1
First, in a large, nonreactive heavy skillet or saute pan, heat oil over med. heat.
2
Add onions and saute approx. 2 mins, until golden brown.
3
Remove from heat and stir in garlic, ginger, jalapenos, curry powder, garam masala, and tomato paste.
4
Return to heat and stir in water.
5
When everything is mixed thoroughly, stir in chickpeas and lemon juice.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Taste for seasoning, adding salt if necessary.
8
You can serve this immediately, but the flavors are much more enhanced if you allow it to sit for a few hours before you reheat it to just below a simmer and then serve over rice.
9
To serve, place 1/2c cooked rice in a bowl and ladle 1 cup chickpea mixture over rice.
10
Garnish with cilatro if you wish.

883

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced, and more.

Yes, Whole Foods Chickpea Masala 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.

Whole Foods Chickpea Masala

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