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Butter Chickpeas


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  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful vegetarian dish featuring chickpeas in a buttery, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, garam masala, cumin, and paprika.
  5. Simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk, and season with salt to taste.
  7. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is well combined.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with warm naan or rice to soak up the sauce. This dish can be customized with additional vegetables or spices as desired.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg