Chickpea curry Recipe
How to make Chickpea curry ?
Preparation Time: 10 minutes |
Cooking Time: |
Serve: 4-6 |
Ingredients for Chickpea curry Recipe
# | Ingredients |
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1. | 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed |
2. | 1 onion, diced |
3. | 2 garlic cloves, minced |
4. | 1 tsp grated ginger |
5. | 1 red bell pepper, diced |
6. | 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes |
7. | 1 cup coconut milk |
8. | 2 tsp curry powder |
9. | 1 tsp cumin |
10. | 1 tsp paprika |
11. | 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper |
12. | Salt and black pepper, to taste |
13. | 1 tbsp oil |
14. | Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) |
Steps of Chickpea curry Recipe
# | Steps |
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1. | Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they become soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. |
2. | Add the garlic, ginger, and red bell pepper, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. |
3. | Stir in the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, curry powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. |
4. | Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. |
5. | Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. |
6. | Serve hot over a bed of rice and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. |
Tips:
- To save time, use canned chickpeas, but be sure to drain and rinse them well before using.
- You can use any vegetables you like in this curry. Try adding carrots, sweet potatoes, or green beans for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your taste. If you don't like spicy food, omit it altogether.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove before serving.
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