Recipes Plan

Indian Butter Chickpeas

Prep 15 min + Cook 25 min
Noonarbys
Servings
6
(Original: 6)

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 0.25 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1.5 cup onion, finely chopped (about 1 large)
  • 2 large clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoon kasoori methi
  • 2.5 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 can (15-ounce) tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoon cashew powder
  • 2 can (15-ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • white rice, to serve

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rice so that it is done at the same time as the butter chickpeas.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add butter (4 tablespoons) and let melt.
  3. Add cumin powder (1/4 teaspoon) and toast for about , then stir in the chopped onion (1 1/2 cups), crushed garlic (2 large cloves), ginger (2 teaspoons), and salt (1/2 teaspoon). Cook, stirring often, until the onions get a golden brown color ().
  4. Add Kasoori methi (2 tablespoons), coriander powder (2 1/2 teaspoons), cayenne pepper powder (1/2 teaspoon), and garam masala powder (1/4 teaspoon). Cook for , stirring constantly, until the spices are toasted well (don’t let them burn).
  5. Add the tomato sauce (1 can), cashew powder 3 tablespoons, chickpeas (2 cans), and water (1/2 cup). Stir well, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for (stirring every to make sure that it does not burn on the bottom).
  6. Uncover, stir in the heavy cream (1/2 cup), maple syrup (2 tablespoons), and the remaining salt (1/2 teaspoon). Let simmer for about (mix in a splash of water if the curry looks too thick).
  7. Remove from the heat and let the curry rest for a few minutes before serving.
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