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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Servings:
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg