Chickpeas are a type of legume that offer a range of health benefits. Chickpeas help to increase satiety, boost digestion, keep blood sugar stable, increase protection against diseases and more. Chickpeas nutrition is a potent package of Protein,Vitamins and Minerals,which is why they are often included in many healing diets.
Ingredients:
Chickpeas - 1 - 1 1/4 c
Onion - 1
Tomato -1
Shallots - 3-4
Ginger - a small piece
Garlic -3-4 cloves
Coconut pieces(finely cut into squares) - 3 tbsp
Roasted chilly powder - 1 tsp
Roasted coriander powder -2 tsp
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
Black pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Powdered spices - 1/2 tsp ( Aniseed,Cinnamon ,Cardamom)
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cooking oil - 2-3 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Method:
1.Soak chickpeas overnight. Cook in a pressure cooker ,in the soaking water,until soft.
2 .Chop onions and cut tomatoes.
3.Chop one shallot finely and keep aside.
4.Grind ginger,garlic , remaining shallots, and all powdered ingredients together into a smooth paste.
5.Heat the oil in a frying pan, add mustard seeds ,allow it to burst,then add finely chopped shallot, allow it to become brown,
add coconut pieces and stir well 2-3 mins
6.Add chopped onions and saute it well.
7.Add the ground paste and salt into this and stir well until it gets slightly dry.
8.Then add cut tomatoes.
- Finally add the cooked chickpeas and allow it to boil . Simmer gently for 2-3 mins and the dish is ready to serve.
Chickpeas curry can be served with Bread, Rice or Chappathi( recipe in my next post) and a salad , as a meal.