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Easy Butter Chickpeas Recipe

Easy Butter Chickpeas Recipe

This is a quick and flavorful vegetarian dish that mimics the creamy and spiced aromas of classic butter chicken using chickpeas.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute to toast the spices.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, chickpeas, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce is thickened and chickpeas are heated through.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy with rice or naan.

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk and butter with a vegan alternative.