Spiced Chickpeas (Chole)

Garbanzo beans are simmered with onions and spices, then sprinkled with raw ginger and tomatoes in this Indian dish.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 serrano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
• 0.66666668653488 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon ground dried red chilies
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the cumin and ground red chilies, and cook for a few seconds until the spices are fragrant. Add the serrano chiles, onions, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, and water; season to taste with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with ginger, tomatoes, and cilantro to serve.