Cholay (Spiced Chickpeas)

Name: Cholay (Spiced Chickpeas)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani Punjabi, Sindhi & Pashtun
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion; 1 fresh jalapeno; 2 tsp whole cumin seeds; 0.25 cup ground coriander; 2 tsp turmeric; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 large tomatoes; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 2 can chickpeas (15 ounce); 1 bunch fresh cilantro; lime juice

A Pakistani dish of chickpeas, jalapeno and coriander, seasoned with cumin and turmeric and simmered on the stove.

50 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
In large deep skillet, saute onions and jalapeno in olive oil. Add whole cumin after a few minutes.
2
Once onions are soft and slightly brown, add coriander, turmeric and ground cumin. Coat onions, add more oil if needed.
3
Add tomato and ginger. Allow to cook until a gravy like consistency is reached. You may need to stir and break up the tomatoes some.
4
Drain one of the two cans of chickpeas and add both to the skillet. Simmer about 20 minutes.
20 min
5
Serve with fresh cilantro and lime juice sprinkled on top. Do not forget the lime juice! It's very important!