Whole Foods Chickpea Masala

Name: Whole Foods Chickpea Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 teaspoons curry powder, to taste; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 cups water; 3 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt, to taste; 4 cups cooked rice; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

Submitted by love4culinary

"This is a wonderful recipe from Whole Foods Market. Recipe can be cut down without a problem."

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photo by jamsil

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons curry powder, to taste
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 cups water
3 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt, to taste
4 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

directions

First, in a large, nonreactive heavy skillet or saute pan, heat oil over med. heat.
Add onions and saute approx. 2 mins, until golden brown.
Remove from heat and stir in garlic, ginger, jalapenos, curry powder, garam masala, and tomato paste.
Return to heat and stir in water.
When everything is mixed thoroughly, stir in chickpeas and lemon juice.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Taste for seasoning, adding salt if necessary.
You can serve this immediately, but the flavors are much more enhanced if you allow it to sit for a few hours before you reheat it to just below a simmer and then serve over rice.
To serve, place 1/2c cooked rice in a bowl and ladle 1 cup chickpea mixture over rice.
Garnish with cilatro if you wish.

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Reviews

Very good indeed. I used ground ginger and red pepper flakes instead of jalapenos.

marta
This was absolutely wonderful! We loved it that night and the next day... this will be one of my staples. I would have taken a picture, but it was so ugly that I was afraid that it would make people turn away. Maybe when I make it again, I can make it look pretty, and will photograph it then. I made the chickpeas from dried chickpeas, and did not use cilantro, but Italian parsley instead. Thanks so much for such a wonderful recipe!

Sweetiebarbara
This was fantastic, very much enjoyed by all of us. It was good last night, and better this morning. Quick and easy to make, and great in a big bowl over rice. I only had thse lemons that are almost as sweet as an orange, so I doubled dthe amount of juice, also used about 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. This will get made often if Tomoko has her wish!!

JustJanS
I enjoyed this dish. It is a different way than I usually fix garbanzos. Thanks love!

Sharon123
Forgot to mention that I added dried cherries and used jarred ginger. Again, great recipe!

jamsil

Tweaks

Very good indeed. I used ground ginger and red pepper flakes instead of jalapenos.

marta

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love4culinary

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Since April 2008, I have been a vegetarian. I dont eat creatures...that's the easiest way to put it! :D I still eat a small amount of dairy, but not very much. I have been missing around here for a while, and hope to poke my head in a bit more often from now on... I hope you enjoy my recipes...

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