Curry-Spiced Chickpeas

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Preparation info
  • 4–6

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Cooking with Spice

By Jennifer Newens

Published 2013

  • About

This dish is based on a northern Indian snack. Serve it as part of a vegetarian feast or as a side dish for roasted meats or poultry. Chickpeas’ neutral flavor is a good carrier for spices, which are layered here for a bold flavor, then refreshed with lemon juice and chopped cilantro leaves.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz/470 g each) chickpeas
  • 1

Method

Drain chickpeas into a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain again. Set aside.

In a mini food processor or mortar, combine onion, ginger, garlic, and chile and process or grind with a pestle to a smooth paste. Add 2–3 tablespoons water if needed to facilitate grinding.

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion paste and sauté just until it begi