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Indian Butter Chickpeas

Indian Butter Chickpeas: The Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love

Enjoy this Indian Butter Chickpeas, a delightful and easy comfort food featuring a rich, creamy sauce and hearty chickpeas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Butter and Vegetables

  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt divided
  • ½ cup tomato paste
  • ½ serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. grated or finely chopped peeled ginger

Chickpeas and Spices

  • 2 (14.5-oz.) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed
  • ⅛ tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. garam masala
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. Kashmiri chili powder (or ¾ tsp. paprika plus ¼ tsp. cayenne)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp. dried fenugreek leaves or kasoori methi (optional)

Garnish and Serving

  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Cooked jasmine rice or naan for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • In a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until darkened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add chile and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant and tomato paste is starting to stick to pan, about 1 minute more.
  • Add chickpeas and baking soda and stir to combine, then add garam masala, cumin, and chili powder and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in cream, fenugreek (if using), ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Divide rice among bowls or plates. Season chickpeas with salt, if needed, then top with cilantro. Spoon chickpeas over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chickpeas, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes, Indian Butter Chickpeas, Quick Meals, vegetarian
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