Chhole (Chickpea Curry)

A healthy Indian recipe that is flavorful curry with chickpeas that can be made in ~20 minutes. Known also as chana masala, food dish comforting & delicious. 

Ingredients

1 medium serrano pepper, cut into thirds

4 large cloves garlic

1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped

1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1-inch)

6 tablespoons canola oil or grapeseed oil

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

2 ¼ cups no-salt-added canned diced tomatoes with their juice (from a 28-ounce can)

¾ teaspoon  kosher salt

2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed

2 teaspoons garam masala

Fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

Pulse serrano, garlic and ginger in a food processor until minced. Scrape down the sides and pulse again. Add onion; pulse until finely chopped, but not watery.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add coriander, cumin and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Pulse tomatoes in the food processor until finely chopped. Add to the pan along with salt. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add chickpeas and garam masala, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more. Serve topped with cilantro, if desired.

Equipment || Food processor, large saucepan

Active Time: 15 mins || Total Time: 20 mins || Servings: 6

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278Calories
16gFat
30gCarbs
6gProtein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 278
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g11%
Dietary Fiber 6g23%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g12%
Total Fat 16g20%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Vitamin A 260IU5%
Vitamin C 18mg20%
Folate 75mcg19%
Sodium 354mg15%
Calcium 65mg5%
Iron 2mg12%
Magnesium 34mg8%
Potassium 356mg

Diabetes-Appropriate | Nut-Free Dairy-Free | Low-Sodium | Soy-Free | High-Fiber | Heart-Healthy | Vegan Vegetarian | Egg-Free | Gluten-Free | Low-Calorie

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