CURRIED CHICKPEAS WITH FRESH GINGER AND CILANTRO

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Provided by Lynn Alley

Categories     Ginger     Chickpea     Cilantro

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups dried chickpeas
6 cups water
1 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup sesame or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
4 whole cloves
4 green cardamom pods
1 1/2 teaspoons pure chile powder
1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
Salt to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Yogurt, for serving (optional)
3 fresh serrano chiles, seeded, deveined, and cut into julienne, for garnish
A few fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Thoroughly rinse the chickpeas and place them in the slow cooker insert along with the water. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the chickpeas are tender.
  • In a large sauté pan, brown the onion in the sesame oil until dark brown in color, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine the cumin seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, chile powder, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne in an electric coffee mill or a mortar and pestle and grind to a coarse powder.
  • Add the coarsely ground spices to the onion and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, then add the onion and spices to the cooked chickpeas. Recover and continue cooking for another 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Using a handheld immersion blender, purée some of the chickpeas in the insert to thicken the mixture.
  • Add salt to taste, then stir in the lemon juice. Ladle into bowls, add a dollop of yogurt, and garnish with the chile slices and cilantro leaves.
  • Suggested Beverage
  • I would enjoy a light- to medium-bodied white wine, such as a Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, or Spanish Rueda or Albariño.

Keewayten Bunting
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy curry sauce and the tender chickpeas. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Pieter Smit
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I might have added too much curry powder. The chickpeas were cooked well, and the curry sauce was flavorful, but the heat was a bit overwhelming. I might try this recipe again, but I'll be sure to


Debby Soto
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook chickpeas, and this recipe definitely delivered. The curry sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chickpeas were cooked to perfection. I loved the pop of freshness from the ginger and cilantro. I


Tonmoy Sarkar
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This recipe was a breeze to make, and the result was amazing! The chickpeas were cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce was rich and flavorful. I loved the addition of fresh ginger and cilantro. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


sky moon
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chickpeas were a bit too firm. I think I might have overcooked them. The curry sauce was delicious, though. I served it over rice, and it was still a tasty meal. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll be


Rana Asad M
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices. I added some extra curry powder, cumin, and coriander, and it definitely improved the flavor. Overall, it was a good recipe, but it needed a bit more spice.


Chris Xen
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I'm a big fan of chickpeas, and this recipe did not disappoint. The curry sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I'll definitely be making this again


ATUHAIRE CHRISTOPHER HIMZ
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover chickpeas. The curry sauce was easy to make, and it had a great flavor. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I'll definitely be making this again!


Junaid Riaz
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy curry sauce and the tender chickpeas. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Paul Daniels
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I might have added too much curry powder. The chickpeas were cooked well, and the curry sauce was flavorful, but the heat was a bit overwhelming. I might try this recipe again, but I'll be sure to


Katlego Rano
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook chickpeas, and this recipe definitely delivered. The curry sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chickpeas were cooked to perfection. I loved the pop of freshness from the ginger and cilantro. I


P N
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This recipe was a breeze to make, and the result was amazing! The chickpeas were cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce was rich and flavorful. I loved the addition of fresh ginger and cilantro. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Hassan Malik
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chickpeas were a bit too firm. I think I might have overcooked them. The curry sauce was delicious, though. I served it over rice, and it was still a tasty meal. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll be


BALOCH FF
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices. I added some extra curry powder, cumin, and coriander, and it definitely improved the flavor. Overall, it was a good recipe, but it needed a bit more spice.


Ihsan Saleem
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I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but this recipe changed my mind. The curry sauce was so flavorful and creamy that it made the chickpeas irresistible. I loved the hint of ginger and cilantro, too. I served it over quinoa, and it was a delicious and s


Mohamed Rady
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This curried chickpea dish was delicious and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it came out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chickpeas were cooked to perfection. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my fami


Maano Barre
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Tried this recipe last night, and it turned out so well! The chickpeas were tender and flavorful, and the curry sauce was rich and creamy. I loved the combination of spices, especially the cumin and coriander. Definitely going to add this to my regul


ocamia williams
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper! The chickpeas were cooked to perfection, and the curry sauce was incredibly flavorful. I added a bit of extra ginger and cilantro for a more vibrant taste. Served it over basmati rice, and it was an absolute hit with


Gullu Boy
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This curried chickpea dish was a delightful explosion of flavors! The ginger and cilantro added a refreshing brightness that perfectly complemented the creamy texture of the chickpeas. I especially loved the subtle hint of heat from the curry powder.