Curried Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)

Name: Curried Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 0.5 cup shallot; 2 can garbanzo beans (15 1/2 ounce); 0.5 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; salt; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro

Chickpeas and coriander simmered on the stove and spiced with mustard seeds and turmeric for a South Asian dish. It's finished with cilantro.

25 min · Serves 4 · Easy

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · 25 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry mustard seeds in oil until they begin to pop. Add red pepper flakes and shallot and saute until shallot is soft.
2
Add garbanzos, turmeric, cumin, ginger, salt and enough water to prevent sticking. Simmer for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
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