Chickpea Dahl

Name: Chickpea Dahl
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 cup grape tomatoes; 1.5 cup onions; 1 fresh ginger (2 inch); 2 tbsp curry powder; 1.5 tsp cumin; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp margarine; 2 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 ounce); 5 small potatoes; 2 cup frozen baby peas; 2 can chickpeas (15 ounce); salt

Chickpeas, grape tomatoes and potatoes come together in this South Asian dal, fragrant with ginger and curry powder and cooked in a pan.

50 min · Serves 9 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 25 min · Cook 25 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Cook potatoes in salted water until tender yet firm. Drain and set aside. Saute onion in 1 tablespoons oil until clear. Transfer to a food processor along with the tomatoes and fresh ginger, and blend until smooth. Set aside.
2
In a large saucepan, melt margarine and add the curry powder and cumin. Saute for 4-5 minutes over medium heat. Stir often to avoid burning.
5 min
3
Add the tomato mixture and continue to cook for 5 - 6 minutes, stirring often. Add the chickpeas, potatoes and frozen peas. Cook 5 - 10 minutes more. Serve hot over rice.