Quickpea curry is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for a quick and easy meal. From finding the right ingredients, to preparing and cooking the curry, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a flavorful and satisfying quickpea curry that will surely impress your friends and family.
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CHICKPEA CURRY
Provided by Dinu and Rena Patel
Categories Healthy meals Jamie Magazine Vegetables Indian Curry Family one-pan recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Peel and finely chop the onions, drain and rinse the chickpeas and finely slice the green chillies.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and add the mustard seeds; once they're crackling, add the asafoetida. Stir in the onions and fry until transparent and turning golden at the edges.
- Chop and add the tinned tomatoes, then cook for another 5 minutes, before adding the ginger, garlic and green chilli pastes, the red chilli powder, dhana jeera, sugar (if using), and a pinch of sea salt. Keep stirring and cook for further 5 minutes.
- Stir the chickpeas into the pan. Add 250ml water to make a thick sauce. Place the lid on the pan, lower the heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pick and finely chop the coriander, then sprinkle on top along with the garam masala and finely sliced green chillies, to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6.3 g fat, SaturatedFat 0.8 g saturated fat, Protein 5.8 g protein, Carbohydrate 16.3 g carbohydrate, Sugar 4.7 g sugar, Sodium 0.1 g salt, Fiber 0 g fibre
EASY CHICKPEA CURRY (CHANNA MASALA) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: vegetable oil, large onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, garam masala, turmeric, salt, black pepper, fresh tomato, chickpeas, water, lemon, fresh cilantro
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent and begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Continue to cook over medium heat until garlic is fragrant and jalapeño is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper then continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and water. Stir to incorporate, making sure to use the spoon the scrape off any brown bits that have appeared on the bottom or sides of the pot.
- As the tomatoes break down, the mixture should take on the texture of a thick stew. Add more water if needed before bringing everything to a simmer and then cover with a lid.
- Once covered, cook for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Remove lid, reduce heat to low and mix in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Cook over low heat 1-2 minutes until the cilantro has wilted and turned bright green.
- Serve over basmati rice or with a side of naan.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 11 grams
QUICKPEA CURRY
This colorful curry is a nice change of pace for a busy weeknight. I like to substitute fresh peas for frozen when they're in season. -Beth Fleming, Downers Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and garlic with curry powder until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, sweet potato, coconut milk, sugar and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is thickened and potatoes are tender, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, prepare couscous and peas separately according to package directions. Stir salt into peas., To serve, divide couscous among 6 bowls. Top with chickpea mixture, peas, parsley and, if desired, yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CHICKPEA CURRY
We usually recommend preparing the beans at home, but using canned chickpeas allows for a fast, convenient dish.
Provided by AMINAH A. RAHMAN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, and fry onions until tender.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly. Mix in garbanzo beans and their liquid. Continue to cook and stir until all ingredients are well blended and heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro just before serving, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 288.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CHICKPEA CURRY WITH RICE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the basmati rice according to the package instructions.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and cook until the onions are dark brown and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Stir in the curry powder and garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the vegetable stock and stir to scrape up all the brown bits in the pan. Add the chickpeas, coconut milk, honey and a squirt of sriracha. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Warm the naan in the microwave. Serve the curry over the rice with the warmed naan. Garnish with the cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 713 milligrams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 7 grams
CRAZY CREAMY CHICKPEA CURRY
Coconut milk adds creaminess to this vegan dish, while enhancing the spicier notes.
Provided by isachandra
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Melt coconut oil in a heavy 4-quart pot over medium heat. Saute onion until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add curry powder, pepper flakes, broth, soy sauce, maple syrup, and tomato paste and stir.
- Add potatoes and carrot, cover pot, and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to a simmer and leave lid ajar. Cook just until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add cauliflower, chickpeas, coconut milk, and cilantro. Stir gently to incorporate. Return to simmer with lid ajar and simmer just until cauliflower is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Fold in peas and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and season with salt, if needed. Serve with steamed basmati rice and, for those who'd like more heat, sriracha sauce. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.5 calories, Carbohydrate 70.1 g, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 744.7 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
CHICKPEA & POTATO CURRY
I make chana masala, the classic Indian chickpea curry, in my slow cooker. Browning the onion, ginger and garlic first really makes the sauce amazing. -Anjana Devasahayam, San Antonio, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 2-4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and dry seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes; transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker., Stir in chickpeas, potato and stock. Cook, covered, on low until potato is tender and flavors are blended, 6-8 hours., Stir in lime juice; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with rice and, if desired, red onion and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
QUICK CHICKPEA CURRY
This fiber-rich, meatless, and low-sodium meal is delicious with rice or warm whole-wheat pitas.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large straight-sided skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirringoccasionally, until dark brown around edges, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, curry, cinnamon,and cloves and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add chickpeas, ketchup, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes. Uncover, and increase heat to medium-high; cook until sauce is slightly reduced, 5 minutes. Serve topped with cilantro, with lemon wedges alongside if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 13 g, Sodium 459 g
CHICKPEA CURRY
This easy chickpea curry, created by reader Jon Gregg, is a vegan recipe that's three of your five-a-day. It works well as a main course or a simple side dish
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the paste, heat a little of the 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan, add 1 diced onion and 1 tsp fresh or dried chilli, and cook until softened, about 8 mins.
- In a food processor, combine 9 garlic cloves, a thumb-sized piece of peeled ginger and the remaining oil, then add 1 tbsp ground coriander, 2 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp garam masala, 2 tbsp tomato purée, ½ tsp salt and the fried onion. Blend to a smooth paste - add a drop of water or more oil, if needed.
- Cook the paste in a medium saucepan for 2 mins over a medium-high heat, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick.
- Tip in two 400g cans drained chickpeas and a 400g can chopped tomatoes, and simmer for 5 mins until reduced down.
- Add 100g creamed coconut with a little water, cook for 5 mins more, then add ½ small pack chopped coriander and 100g spinach, and cook until wilted.
- Garnish with extra coriander and serve with rice or dhal (or both).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut vegetables or frozen peas.
- If you don't have curry powder, you can use a blend of cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
- Add some chopped fresh cilantro or mint to the curry for a pop of flavor.
- Serve the curry with rice, quinoa, or naan bread.
- If you like a spicier curry, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
Conclusion:
This quick and easy chickpea curry is a delicious and healthy meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a quick lunch. The curry is packed with flavor from the curry powder, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes. The chickpeas add a boost of protein and fiber. Serve the curry with rice, quinoa, or naan bread for a complete meal.
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