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Vibrant bowl of creamy butter chickpeas garnished with fresh coriander, served on a rustic wooden table with a drizzle of creamy sauce, colorful spices, and a side of naan bread, capturing a warm and inviting Indian culinary presentation with rich textures and bright colors.

Creamy Indian Butter Chickpeas Delight

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A hearty and creamy Indian butter chickpeas recipe, packed with spices and perfect for a quick vegetarian dinner or lunch.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 2 tomatoes, pureed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds until fragrant.
  2. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and ginger, cook for another minute.
  3. Add pureed tomatoes and cook until oil separates from the masala.
  4. Stir in garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and coriander. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add chickpeas, salt, and mix well. Simmer for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
  6. Pour in heavy cream or coconut milk, simmer for another 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice.

Notes

  • You can replace heavy cream with coconut milk for a vegan version.
  • Adjust spice levels according to your preference.
  • This dish pairs well with basmati rice or naan bread.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 340 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg