Chickpeas are also known as chana or chole and can be found in many recipes in Indian cuisine. They are a source of protein, nutrients and fibre and have the ability to soak up the wonderful Indian flavors.
Different types of Chickpeas
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a legume that comes in various types and varieties. They are a staple in many cuisines around the world and can be used in a wide range of dishes. Here are some different types of chickpeas: For these Indian food recipes, you can use canned chickpeas or dried chickpeas that require soaking then cooking. Checkout this Ultimate Guide to Instant Pot Chickpeas to get perfectly cooked chickpeas ready to use in your favourite Indian recipes. All recipes in this collection are vegetarian and many are suitable for vegan diets. Love curries? why not try our Indian Vegetarian Curry Recipes. Some are main dishes and others would be great as a side dish. Given at the bottom of the post are suggestions for you to build a complete meal.
Indian Garbanzo Beans Recipes
Authentic Chana Masala Recipe This is the most commonly known Indian Chickpea Curry around the world and can commonly be found in restaurant menus. It is a naturally vegan curry that has the best flavor thanks to the aromatic spices used. Also known as chole masala. Instant Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry In this coconut chickpea curry recipe, the creamy curry sauce is made with full-fat coconut milk This easy chickpea curry has only little heat thanks to the coconut milk and mild spices. You can make it in the instant pot pressure cooker with soaked chickpeas or cooked chick peas or dry chickpeas. Chana Pulao The addition of plenty of whole spices such as black pepper provides much flavor to this pulao that is made with tender chickpeas. Chana Saag Chickpeas are simmered in a tomato spinach based sauce. You can use any spinach, I have used baby spinach leaves. This recipe has a medium heat Chana Bateta This Gujarati style Potato Chickpea Curry is a delicious recipe that is perfect for mid week. I love it with halwa and puri any time of the day! Kala Chana Shaak (Black Chickpea Curry) This Indian chickpea recipe is made with kala chana or dark chickpeas. It is a delicious Gujarati style curry. Indian Chickpea Salad This healthy accompaniment is full of nutrition thanks to the chickpeas and salad vegetables. Perfect on its own or as a side. Samosa Chaat Papdi Chaat Tandoori Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos Stuffed Wholewheat Buns with Chickpeas Fresh Chickpea and Green Garlic Fritters (lila chana and lilu lasan vada) Kala Chana Chaat (Black Chickpea Salad)
Other ingredients you will likely need:
To make these Indian chickpea recipes, you will need: Indian spices: red chili powder, turmeric powder, ground cumin, coriander powder and garam masala. Alternatively use your own spice blend such as a curry powder which includes coriander seeds. Cayenne pepper can be used instead of red chili powder. A small pinch of black pepper can enhance the taste of certain dishes. Whole spices such as cumin seeds, cinnamon, clove, cardamom and bay leaf Tomatoes: fresh, tomato paste, tomato puree or tomato sauce Onion, garlic, fresh ginger, green chili Olive oil, or other such as coconut oil Regular salt or sea salt Garnishes: fresh cilantro Kitchen gadgets like food processor and large pot are very useful for Indian or South Asia cooking. For a complete meal, serve one of these Indian chickpea recipe as a main course with: Gujarati rotli or Multigrain flour roti Jeera rice, plain basmati rice or brown rice Garlic and Coriander Naan Indian Onion Salad – made with white or red onion, lemon juice and warm spices Poppadoms / Papad Cucumber Raita As always if you make this recipe, be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe and tag me on Instagram @jcookingodyssey or #jcookingodyssey. I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations! Don’t forget to follow me on social media using the buttons below – I can’t wait to see you all there!
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