Recipes

Name: Chickpea Curry (Chhole)
Prep time: 15 s
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 medium serrano pepper; cut into thirds; 4 large cloves garlic; 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger; peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 medium yellow onion; chopped (1-inch); 6 tablespoons canola oil or grapeseed oil; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 2.25 cups no-salt-added canned diced tomatoes with their juice (from a 28-ounce can); ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas; rinsed; 2 teaspoons garam masala; Fresh cilantro for garnish

Main dish, vegetarian

Chickpea Curry (Chhole)

Overview

Made with convenient canned beans, this quick and healthy Indian recipe is an authentic chickpea curry that you can make in minutes. If you want an additional vegetable, stir in some roasted cauliflower florets. Serve with brown basmati rice or warm naan.

Prep time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

External Id

REC0004029

Nutritional Information

Makes: 6 Servings

Calories 278kcal

Fat 15g

Saturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 354mg

Carbohydrates 30g

Dietary Fiber 6g

Added sugars 0g

Total sugars 3g

Protein 6g

Potassium 356mg

Instructions

STEP 1 Pulse serrano, garlic and ginger in a food processor until minced. Scrape down the sides and pulse again. Add onion; pulse until finely chopped, but not watery.

STEP 2 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add coriander, cumin and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

STEP 3 Pulse tomatoes in the food processor until finely chopped. Add to the pan along with salt. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add chickpeas and garam masala, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more. Serve topped with cilantro, if desired.

Ingredients

1 medium serrano pepper , cut into thirds

4 large cloves garlic

1 2-inch piece fresh ginger , peeled and coarsely chopped

1 medium yellow onion , chopped (1-inch)

6 tablespoons canola oil or grapeseed oil

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

2.25 cups no-salt-added canned diced tomatoes with their juice (from a 28-ounce can)

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

2 15-ounce cans chickpeas , rinsed

2 teaspoons garam masala

Fresh cilantro for garnish

*A health-promoting diet focuses on a variety of nutrient-dense foods, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats from nuts and plant oils. Limit intake of both saturated fat and added sugars to less than 10% of your daily calories, and sodium to less than 2,300 mg per day. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but your calorie and other nutrient needs may vary. For dietary guidance specific to you, consult a healthcare provider.