Savory Chickpeas

Name: Savory Chickpeas
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 cup water; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (I use equivalent canned); 1 small green chili pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander; 440 g chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt (I use about 1 teaspoon); 1 tablespoon lemon juice

15 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 cup water
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (I use equivalent canned)
1 small green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
440 g chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt (I use about 1 teaspoon)
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1

Heat oil in a frying pan, add onions, garlic and ginger and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
2

Stir in turmeric and garam masala and stir a further minute.
3

Stir in the water, tomatoes, chili, bay leaves, chick peas, half the coriander and salt.
4

Simmer gently for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure it isn't catching.
5

Stir in remaining coriander and lemon juice and serve.