Spiced Chickpea Masala
Spiced Chickpea Masala brings tender garbanzos simmered with onion, garlic, and ginger into a warmly spiced sauce touched with cinnamon, cloves, and turmeric. The chickpea liquid adds a silky body while fresh cilantro lifts the finish with herbal brightness. Serve this comforting curry for a cozy weeknight dinner or a satisfying vegan lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble the ingredients.
- 2
Warm oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until the onions are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- 4
Stir in the chickpeas and their liquid. Keep cooking and stirring until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in the cilantro just before serving, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.
- 5
Enjoy!
- Calories 150.8 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.71 g Moderate
- Carbs 21.02 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.42 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.58 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.48 mg Low Source
- Sodium 78.85 mg Low Source
- Fiber 6.19 g Good Source
- Sugar 1.1 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.02 g Low Source
- Calcium 46.45 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.02 mg Moderate
- Potassium 312.75 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 30.61 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.43 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Spiced Chickpea Masala is an Indian side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon Sticks, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 150.8 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Chickpea Masala?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Spiced Chickpea Masala made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon Sticks, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Chickpea Masala?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 150.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Chickpea Masala easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
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