Authentic Chickpea Curry
A hearty and flavorful chickpea curry made with aromatic Indian spices and a rich tomato gravy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned or cooked chickpeas
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 -inch ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 cups coconut milk or water
- 2 tbsp oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the tomato puree and cook until oil starts to separate.
- Add all the spices (coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and chili powder) and mix well.
- Stir in the chickpeas and add coconut milk or water.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the curry thickens.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels according to taste.
- For a creamier texture, mash some chickpeas into the gravy.