Masala-Spiced Chickpeas

By adrienne30343

Ingredients

• Masala:
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground red cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• Chickpeas:
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups finely chopped onion
• 2 cans (15-ounce) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, for garnish

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1.) To make Masala: Mix spices in a small cup until blended. Set aside.

2.) To make chickpeas: Heat oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until light brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add Masala; stir 1 minute, or until spices become fragrant.

3.) Stir in chickpeas, pepper, salt and 1 T water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 7 minutes, or until the first few chickpeas begin to split. If mixture becomes dry, add additional water, 1 T at a time; curry should be moist but not saucy.

4.) Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Garnish with chopped cilantro.