Whole Foods Chickpea Masala

Name: Whole Foods Chickpea Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium Spanish onion; 2 clove garlic; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 1 medium jalapeno pepper; 2 tsp curry powder; 1 tbsp garam masala; 1 can tomato paste (6 ounce); 3 cup water; 3 can chickpeas (15 ounce); 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; salt; 4 cup cooked rice; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

A South Asian dish of chickpeas, jalapeno pepper and rice, seasoned with garam masala and ginger and simmered on the stove. It's finished with cilatro.

30 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
First, in a large, nonreactive heavy skillet or saute pan, heat oil over med. heat. Add onions and saute approx. 2 mins, until golden brown.
2 min
2
Remove from heat and stir in garlic, ginger, jalapenos, curry powder, garam masala, and tomato paste.
3
Return to heat and stir in water. When everything is mixed thoroughly, stir in chickpeas and lemon juice.
4
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning, adding salt if necessary.
5 min
5
You can serve this immediately, but the flavors are much more enhanced if you allow it to sit for a few hours before you reheat it to just below a simmer and then serve over rice.
6
To serve, place 1/2c cooked rice in a bowl and ladle 1 cup chickpea mixture over rice. Garnish with cilatro if you wish.