Crockpot Chickpea Curry

By Greywolf

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 onion diced
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp ginger (or 1 inch of fresh ginger peeled and grated)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup dried or 1x15 oz can chickpeas
• 12 oz diced tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp garam masala

Preparation

Step 1

1. If using dried chickpeas, soak chickpeas following standard soaking rules. If using canned chickpeas; rinse and drain them thoroughly before using them.

2. Heat oil and saute onions, ginger and garlic for 5 minutes.

3. Place the onion mixture and all other ingredients, except the garam marsala, in a crockpot.

4. Cook on low for 6 to 9 hours. Before serving add garam marsala.

Tips

1. If you don't have a crockpot, you can make this recipe by cooking on medium high heat on the stove in a covered saucepan for 30 minutes.

2. Try adding other vegetables, such as carrots or bell peppers.

3. Add a chopped jalapeno or some cayenne pepper to give the curry an extra kick.