Best Chickpea Curry With Yogurt Recipes

CHICKPEA CURRY WITH YOGURT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add cumin, coriander, cardamom, bay leaves, and cinnamon sticks; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant, stirring constantly.
• Add onion, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add ginger and garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Stir in garam masala, and cook 10 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Stir in 1 cup water, tomato, salt, and chickpeas; bring to a simmer.
• Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat; discard cinnamon sticks and bay leaves.
• Stir in yogurt and cilantro.

EASY CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• In a large, heavy bottomed pot or high-walled pan, heat the oil over medium-low. Add the sliced onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and deep golden, about 15 minutes. Add a tablespoon of water at a time if the onions get dry.
• Increase the heat to medium. Add the curry powder and cumin and stir until toasted, about 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes and gently scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden or rubber spoon to release the any browned spices or onions stuck to the bottom.
• Pour in the coconut milk and add the chickpeas the pot. Stir and reduce to low heat. Let simmer until the sauce is thickened and the chickpeas are slightly softened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and adjust other seasonings as necessary.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges over basmati rice and/or with naan.

CURRIED CHICKPEA-YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high. Add onion and saute until translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and curry powder and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup water, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon.
• Transfer mixture to a food processor; add chickpeas, yogurt, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper and puree. Serve with a dollop of yogurt and sliced cucumbers.

CHICKEN & CHICKPEA SALAD WITH CURRY YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a pan of water to the boil. Add the chicken breasts and some salt, then put on the lid. Turn off the heat and leave for 15 mins until cooked through. Drain, then shred the chicken.
• In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, chopped mint and some seasoning.
• Toss the chicken and chickpeas with half the dressing, and season. Arrange on 2 plates and scatter over the tomatoes, onion, remaining mint and peanuts. Drizzle any extra dressing over the top.