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Indian Butter Chickpeas Recipe

Indian Butter Chickpeas Recipe
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Indian Butter Chickpeas is a rich and creamy vegetarian curry dish featuring tender chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato and butter sauce, enhanced with garlic, ginger, and garam masala. This comforting recipe is perfect for a hearty meal and can be served with rice or naan.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 540g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder or 1 red chili, diced
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Other Ingredients

  • 1 x 400g tin crushed tomatoes
  • 125ml heavy cream or coconut milk
  • ¼ – ½ lemon juice
  • Chopped cilantro to garnish

Instructions

  1. Saute Onion: Heat the butter in a pan until melted, then add the diced onion. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until soft and translucent, developing a sweet base for the curry.
  2. Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, cooking for another minute to release their aromatic flavors before adding the tomato paste and spices.
  3. Incorporate Spices and Tomato Paste: Add the tomato paste, turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, chili powder or diced red chili, garam masala, and salt. Cook the mixture for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to toast the spices and marry the flavors.
  4. Add Crushed Tomatoes: Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, stirring well. Optionally, blend the sauce to a smooth consistency or leave it chunky based on preference.
  5. Simmer Chickpeas: Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the sauce and let them simmer gently for 10 minutes. This allows the chickpeas to absorb the flavorful curry sauce.
  6. Finish with Cream and Lemon: Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk along with the lemon juice over low heat until warmed through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, and serve hot with steamed rice or naan bread.

Notes

  • You can substitute heavy cream with coconut milk to make this dish vegan.
  • Adjust chili levels to taste based on your heat preference.
  • Blending the sauce is optional but creates a smooth texture reminiscent of butter chicken sauce.
  • This curry pairs well with basmati rice, naan, or roti.
  • For added protein and bulk, paneer or tofu cubes can be added during the simmering step.

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Keywords: Indian Butter Chickpeas, Butter Chickpeas, Vegetarian Indian Curry, Chickpea Curry, Indian Butter Sauce, Garam Masala Chickpeas

Find it online: https://cookcrisis.com/indian-butter-chickpeas-recipe/