Indian Chickpeas

This is a typical Northern Indian recipe that is easy to make, and delicious. You will need to go to an Indian grocery to buy the masalas.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1/8 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoons channa masala spice mix
1 large tomato, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
salt to taste

  • PREP

    25 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    45 mins

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and ginger, and cook until browned. Stir in the garam masala, channa masala spice, tomato, water, and garbanzos; season to taste with salt. Bring to a simmer, the reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until garbanzos are very soft, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 232 kcal
Carbohydrates: 36.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 6.5 g
Fiber: 7.4 g
Protein: 7.9 g
Sodium: 542 mg