SPICY INDIAN CHICKPEAS

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Balance the spicy flavor of the chickpeas with a cooling cucumber yogurt salad.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Indian-Inspired Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), plus 1 small onion, sliced, for garnish
8 cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
1 3-inch-square piece of peeled fresh ginger, minced (3 tablespoons)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained (1 cup liquid reserved)
1 large tomato, sliced in wedges, for garnishing
3 hot fresh green chiles, sliced lengthwise and seeded, for garnishing

Steps:

  • Heat large skillet and swirl in the oil. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Saute until soft and lightly golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, garam masala, cumin, coriander, cloves, cayenne, and salt. Add to the onion mixture; cook and stir in the spices to lightly toast, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another few minutes to combine. The color should be dark red.
  • Add the chickpeas plus the cup of reserved liquid. Stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, removing the cover in the last few minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for a minute to allow the beans to soak up the spice flavors. Season with salt to taste.
  • Serve in a shallow bowl garnished with the sliced onion, tomato wedges, and slices of green chiles.

Nayem Telecom
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves Indian food. The chickpeas are perfectly cooked and the sauce is flavorful and complex. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Zo Om
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chickpeas were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and spicy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Richard Agu
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fit the bill. The chickpeas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I loved the addition of the coconut milk, which added a creamy richness to the


Akello Evalyne
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This was my first time making Indian food and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chickpeas were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Chantetjie Meyer
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chickpeas are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Kurtis Lee
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves Indian food. The chickpeas are perfectly cooked and the sauce is flavorful and complex. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Adreauna Albert
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was perfectly balanced. The chickpeas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Abu Nawaf
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chickpeas were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and spicy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Muyingo Erisa
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fit the bill. The chickpeas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I loved the addition of the coconut milk, which added a creamy richness to the


Zain Butt
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This was my first time making Indian food and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chickpeas were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ojo Goodness
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I'm a big fan of Indian food and this recipe did not disappoint. The chickpeas were creamy and the sauce was packed with flavor. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Grce Jimmy
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The chickpeas are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Power Master
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Absolutely delicious! I made this last weekend and my family loved it. The chickpeas were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. Will definitely be making this again.