Chickpea Curry Recipe
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Chickpea Curry

By: AMINAH A. RAHMAN  
"We usually recommend preparing the beans at home, but using canned chickpeas allows for a fast, convenient dish."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, finely chopped
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 2 (2 inch) sticks cinnamon, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, and fry onions until tender.
  2. Stir in garlic, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly. Mix in garbanzo beans and their liquid. Continue to cook and stir until all ingredients are well blended and heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro just before serving, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 51 | Total Fat: 3.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2005 by SMPARSONS 
Delicious - I'd have a couple of suggestions for some other reviewers. If this tastes bland... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by ASHEVILLE14 
Of the new recipes I try, my husband and I agree that I should repeat some of them, but with... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by ALI_PALI 
I've already reviewed this recipe, but it's become such a favourite of mine that I had to... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2005 by Mark P 
Pretty good, and so easy. I usually let it simmer for forty minutes to let the flavors... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2005 by bostonfoodie 
Good basic recipe for chickpeas or "cholay." You can also top with chopped tomatoes, onions,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by DAZHIDAYONG 
This was very quick and so easy to make, and tasted very authentic. I added kale to the curry... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by Marigat 
Wonderful side dish for an Indian-themed dinner! I followed the suggestions of other reviewers... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by LAALETHEA 
My whole family is hooked on this recipe! Wonderful and easy to make. I have also... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by Moni_Stout 
I am a big indian food lover, I have tried so many dishes, and it seems almost impossible... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by CWISS 
We really love this recipe. I make a big batch and freeze it with some rice so we can take it... MORE

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