Best 2 Indian Butter Chickpeas Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with the exquisite flavors of Indian Butter Chickpeas, a delectable vegetarian dish that combines the richness of chickpeas with a luscious tomato-based sauce. This culinary journey takes you through three distinct recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish.

The first recipe, "Easy Butter Chickpeas," lives up to its name with a simplified approach that yields tender chickpeas enveloped in a creamy and flavorful tomato sauce. For a more robust and authentic experience, venture into the "Traditional Butter Chickpeas" recipe, which introduces a blend of aromatic spices and a touch of yogurt for a velvety texture.

Completing the trio is the "Butter Chickpeas with Coconut Milk," a delightful variation that incorporates coconut milk for a luscious and creamy sauce, adding a subtle sweetness and a hint of tropical flair to this beloved dish.

These three recipes cater to various preferences and skill levels, ensuring that every home cook can embark on this culinary adventure and relish the delectable flavors of Indian Butter Chickpeas.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTER CHICKPEA CURRY

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A delicious, creamy chickpea and potato curry, full of flavor and so simple. You control the spice! Try it once and you'll be hooked! My sister gave me this recipe. I don't know where it came from but I'm glad she did! Serve over a bed of rice.

Provided by Sushi0306

Categories Main Dish Recipes Curries Vegetarian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
½ cup cream or milk
1 (12 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

Place potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat; simmer until the potatoes are tender. Drain, and set aside.
Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in curry powder, garam masala, ginger, cumin, and salt. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes, stirring. Pour in soup, cream, and chickpeas. Stir in potatoes. Simmer 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1287.9 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

CHANA MASALA (SAVORY INDIAN CHICK PEAS)

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Indian food is not just curried sauces. It's not too exotic either. Unless 'exotic' is code for 'yummy and full of flavor.' This dish features a healthy mixture of chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, and spices. Both carnivores and vegetarians will enjoy this meal. My kids love it. Leave out the green chile if the kiddies will be eating. Serve over basmati or jasmine rice and enjoy. Namaste y'all!

Provided by latinmama

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
1 green chile pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves, or more to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 pinch salt to taste
water as needed
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, or more to taste

Steps:

Grind onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and chile pepper together in a food processor into a paste.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry bay leaves in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour the paste into the skillet and cook until the oil begins to separate from the mixture and is golden brown in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the mixture with chili powder, coriander, powder, gram masala, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir until very hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir enough water into the mixture to get a thick gravy; bring to a boil and stir chickpeas into the gravy. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 524.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

Tips:

To save time, use canned chickpeas instead of dried chickpeas. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
If you don't have garam masala, you can make your own by combining 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin, coriander, and cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon each of ground black pepper and cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
If you like your butter chickpeas spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili powder to the sauce.
Serve butter chickpeas over rice, quinoa, or naan bread.
Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

Conclusion:

Butter chickpeas is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. It's a great way to use up leftover chickpeas, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy Indian dish to try, give butter chickpeas a try. You won't be disappointed!