Masala-Spiced Chickpeas

Name: Masala-Spiced Chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.25 tsp ground turmeric; 0.25 cup oil; 2 cup finely chopped onions; 2 can chickpeas (15 ounce); 1 tsp black pepper; 0.75 tsp salt; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Chickpeas, coriander and coriander cooked in a pan and spiced with cumin and cayenne for a South Asian dish. It's finished with cilantro.

30 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
To make masala, mix spices until blended and set aside. Heat oil over med-high heat. Add onions and saute until light brown, 8-10minutes. Add masala; stir 1 minute or until spices are fragrant.
2
Stir in chickpeaks, pepper, salt and 1 T. water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 7 minutes or until the first few chickpeas begin to split. It it becomes dry, add some water. Only add 1 T. at a time. It should be moist but not saucy.
7 min
3
Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and garnish with cilantro. This would be so great scooped up in poori.