Author Notes
This Indian chickpea dish is a staple in my home. If you don’t have cooked chickpeas around, you can use canned, but it will cost about $1 more. —Leanne Brown
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Ingredients
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1/2 tablespoon
ghee, or butter plus a splash of olive oil
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1 teaspoon
cumin seeds
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1/2 cup
onion, diced
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1 teaspoon
garlic, finely diced
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1 teaspoon
ginger, finely grated
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1/2
jalapeño, finely diced
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3 teaspoons
coriander powder
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1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
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1/4 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon
garam masala powder
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1 teaspoon
smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1 cup
canned, pureed tomatoes
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2 1/2 cups
cooked chickpeas
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1/2 cup
water
Directions
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Measure out all the spices except the cumin seeds and put them in a small bowl.
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Let the ghee (clarified butter) melt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. (Ghee is the traditional Indian choice, but you can substitute butter and a splash of olive oil if you can’t find ghee.) Once the ghee begins to sizzle, add the cumin seeds and stir for about 5 seconds. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the ginger and jalapeño and cook for 1 more minute. Add the spices and then the puréed tomatoes. Mix, then put a lid on the pan and let everything cook down for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Once the tomato has reduced and the ghee starts to separate from the sauce, add the chickpeas and water. Mix, then bring it to a boil before reducing to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, then squish a few chickpeas with a spoon to thicken the sauce. Garnish with yogurt and cilantro. For a full meal, serve over rice or with roti.
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