Best Curried Chickpeas Over Rice Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

EASY CHICKPEA CURRY WITH BASMATI RICE



Easy Chickpea Curry with Basmati Rice image

In summers, I'm always inventing dinner ideas that are healthy yet are quick and easy.... So, I can serve homemade dinner in no time and keep my family's health in-check.Served with side of lite-cooked (do check notes on this one) Basmati Rice, easy Chickpea Curry makes flavorful and protein-rich vegetarian main course. Plus just 25 minutes quick cooking promise, always encourages me to serve this on weekdays!Now before I get carried away with the detail of just how fabulous this recipe tastes, let me clarify a few things...Curries are staple "dinner" in my home. Ranging from Indian Daal (lentils) to Chicken Curries, we Indians, LOVE our "Curry Dinners"! Generally speaking, looking at restaurant food outside India, you might think.... "Curry Dinner! So Heavy!! Everyday!!!" That's not true, AT ALL! Indian, everyday curry dinners are very lite and easy on stomach. And, they are not called curries! Curry is, European originated name, given to spiced-Indian-food. In Indian Cuisine, we actually have a name for each of these curries but no one will address it as "curry"....... Like for this one, if you ask: "What's for dinner?" It is, Channa Chawal or Chickpea Rice. As you can plainly see in the images, this is not a heavy-on-masala kind of Chickpea Curry. And it has cooling touch of yogurt, mixed-in at the end of cooking, for a very balanced and mild curry flavor, and subtle tang of yogurt.Oh... I should probably mention as well, that Yogurt and Rice is one staple meal, in Indian cuisine, for a very lite and easy-on-stomach meal. Often, when we eat out or when it's very hot and humid... You know, kinda days when it does not feel great to eat heavy food..... On such days, yogurt-and-rice is most popular "lite meal", in many parts of India. Mixing yogurt into Chickpea Curry provides a light balance to this traditional curry. Also, I used fresh tomatoes and onions to keep the traditional Indian flavor, then added a mild curry powder to spare you from using/buying a long list of Indian Spices. If you fan of Indian cuisine, I'm sure you'll have some curry powder in your pantry. However, don't worry, if you don't want to use/have curry powder. I have simple fix for you. Just mix equal amount of ground turmeric, paprika, coriander powder, cumin powder and half amount of garam masala, then use 1 tsp out of this mixture. Keep rest in an air-tight container to use in next curry dish. :) It is that simple!What's all about Lite Cooked Rice?Before we get into details of lite-cooked Basmati rice, I must tell you that Basamati Rice are long grain and thin rice which cook in 10-12 minutes vs regular thick and short-grain rice need about 20 minutes to cook. So, if you not using Basmati, make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.Now, about lite cooking method. Traditionally, a cup of rice use 2 cups of water to cook fully. At end of the cooking, water will be fully absorbed by rice. I do that when I'm making any kind of one-pot pilaf. However, for my everyday dinner-rice, I use 3 cups of water instead of 2 cups, and at end of cooking, I drain the excess water just like you would drain extra pasta water. Draining rice water reduces starch-content of cooked rice and makes'em lite and fit for everyday consumption. So, if you really like to keep your starch-intake in-check, always cook rice with extra water and drain the excess starch water. Trust me, rice don't really need fancy rice-cookers or much attention to cook. Just water and rice... vigorously boiling until rice are cooked and then draining excess make fluffy and much-lite rice for every day consumption!Diet Info: Chickpea Curry Dinner is Gluten Free and can be vegan with just one simple change. To keep this Chickpea Curry dairy-free... just replace yogurt with a mild and low-fat Coconut Milk. Vegan, Gluten Free, or just on tight schedule... Whatever you're weekday eating need, you can enjoy a little bit of Indian comfort without a side dish of guilt... that too in just 25 minutes!

Provided by Savita

Categories     Curry     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Cup Basmati Rice
3 Cup Water
1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
2 Cup Chickpeas, cooked, or 16 Ounce Can of chickpeas, rinsed
2 Cup Vegetable Stock, low sodium stock or water
2 Shallot Onions, small, or 1/2 of a medium red onion
2 Tomatoes, medium tomatoes
1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
2 tbsp Canola Oil, or olive oil
1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, Or 1-2 garlic cloves and 1/2 inch ginger
1 tsp Curry Powder, if using mild curry powder, add 1/2 tsp paprika or 1/4 tsp chili flakes
1/4 Cup Yogurt, plain, non-fat yogurt, at room temprature
2 tbsp Cilantro, plus more for garnish, optional
Salt, adjust per taste

Steps:

  • Rinse basmati rice under running water. Add to a pot with 3 cups of water and salt. Bring water to boil on high heat, then continue boiling rice for 10-12 minutes or until rice are done to your liking. Once rice are cooked, drain excess water as you would from pasta. Cover and set aside.
  • In a food processor, coarse chop/process onion, tomato, garlic, 2 tbsp cilantro, and ginger (if not using paste) Also, remove yogurt from fridge, add 2 tbsp water, mix well, and set aside.
  • In a wide saute pan, heat canola oil. Add cumin seeds and let'em sputter for 20 seconds. Now, add onion and tomato mixture with ginger and garlic. Cook until water evaporates and mixture is soft with little oil showing on sides. (about 5-6 minutes on medium heat)
  • Add all dried spices and saute for 1 minute.
  • Now add drained, cooked chickpeas, followed by vegetable stock (or water if using). Stir to combine and bring to boil on high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook until water has been absorbed by sauce and consistency has thickened (about 5-7 minutes on medium-high heat). (no water running on sides as it is absorbed by chickpeas making curry thick, as seen in picture.)
  • Switch off the heat, add yogurt into chickpeas while continuously stirring the curry. Very important to keep stirring the gravy while you add yogurt or yogurt might curdle. Taste and adjust salt. Serve over rice with garnish of cilantro and enjoy!

CURRIED CHICKPEAS



Curried Chickpeas image

This Curried Chickpeas recipe is an easy, Indian-inspired dish that the whole family will love!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion (sliced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons fresh ginger (minced)
1 1/2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
1 green or red bell pepper (sliced)
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced)
15 ounces can coconut milk (full fat )
14 ounces diced tomatoes
30 ounces chickpeas (2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed)
fresh cilantro (roughly chopped for serving)
4 cups cooked white rice (for serving)

Steps:

  • Cook onion in butter in a large saucepan until it begins to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and curry powder. Cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in bell pepper and jalapeño. Continue to cook over medium heat until tender-crisp.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered about 15 minutes or until thickened.
  • Serve over rice with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 871 kcal, Carbohydrate 119 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 203 mg, Fiber 22 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CHICKPEA CURRY (CHANNA MASALA) RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Chickpea Curry (Channa Masala) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: vegetable oil, large onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, garam masala, turmeric, salt, black pepper, fresh tomato, chickpeas, water, lemon, fresh cilantro

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
ginger, peeled and grated, 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) piece
1 jalapeño, or green chile, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh tomato, diced
15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 2 cans
½ cup water
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent and begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Continue to cook over medium heat until garlic is fragrant and jalapeño is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper then continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and water. Stir to incorporate, making sure to use the spoon the scrape off any brown bits that have appeared on the bottom or sides of the pot.
  • As the tomatoes break down, the mixture should take on the texture of a thick stew. Add more water if needed before bringing everything to a simmer and then cover with a lid.
  • Once covered, cook for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  • Remove lid, reduce heat to low and mix in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Cook over low heat 1-2 minutes until the cilantro has wilted and turned bright green.
  • Serve over basmati rice or with a side of naan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CURRIED CHICKPEAS OVER RICE



Curried Chickpeas over Rice image

This is a wonderful way to serve garbanzo beans, AKA chickpeas. This dish has a rich tomato-cream sauce with a Caribbean flare. Serve with mildly flavored veggies. Fry very ripe plantains and add to you meal for a wonderful sweet and salty combo. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove by mixing the rice and curried chickpeas, or reheat in toaster oven or microwave. Special Notes: Use soymilk or coconut milk if you are unable to find coconut cream. Beware - "cream of coconut" is sweet, and should not be used in this dish.

Provided by Chef Ri

Categories     Curries

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (13 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can coconut cream, half
1 small tomatoes, chopped
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 -2 tablespoon oil
salt

Steps:

  • Cook rice per directions.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan.
  • Saute onions over medium-high heat.
  • Add tomatoes once onions are soft. Smash the tomatoes in the pot.
  • Add the curry powder and stir.
  • Add coconut cream/milk and stir. (add a little more if you desire more sauce)
  • Salt to taste.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add chickpeas, cover and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot over rice.

CHICKPEA CURRY BOWL



Chickpea Curry Bowl image

Ree's curry bowl quickly comes together for a warming dish reminiscent of Indian cuisine. She makes the dish her own with toppings of avocado and crispy fried onions.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 onion, sliced thin
2 cups small cauliflower florets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons curry powder
3 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons grated ginger
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
One 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chile paste
1 cup yogurt
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup fried onions
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 to 4 naan breads, warmed

Steps:

  • Cook the basmati rice according to the package instructions.
  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add the onion slices and cauliflower florets, then season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables begin to brown and soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the curry powder, garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the vegetable stock, scraping the bottom of the skillet. Add the chickpeas, coconut milk, frozen peas, honey and chile paste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Serve the curry over the rice, topped with a dollop of yogurt, avocado, fried onions, cilantro and scallions, with the warmed naan bread on the side.

CHOLAY (CURRIED CHICKPEAS)



Cholay (Curried Chickpeas) image

This is a very flavorful recipe from North India, usually eaten with fried bread like bhatura or puri. I like to serve it over rice for a very filling meal. You can also try it as a quick snack over toasted bread. This recipe is much quicker to make if you use precooked canned beans, but I like to think that the authentic flavor comes from doing it the hard way!

Provided by SHAMMI EDWARDS

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups water
1 tea bag
1 bay leaf
2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 onion, sliced
3 tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 onion, finely chopped
ground cayenne pepper to taste
1 pinch garam masala

Steps:

  • Place the 2 cups water, tea bag, and bay leaf into a pot, and bring water to a boil. Reserving about 1/2 cup garbanzo beans, stir the beans into the boiling water. When beans are heated through, discard the tea bag and bay leaf. Remove from heat. Drain the beans, reserving water, and set aside.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the sliced onion until tender. Remove from heat, cool, and mix in the reserved garbanzo beans, 1 tomato, and 1/2 the cilantro leaves. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Blend in the coriander, cumin seeds, ginger, and garlic. Cook and stir for 15 to 20 seconds, until lightly browned. Mix in the turmeric. Stir the chopped onion into the skillet, and cook until tender. Mix in the remaining tomatoes. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. Bring the tomato liquid to a boil, and cook about 5 minutes. Stir in the boiled garbanzo beans, sliced onion mixture, and enough of the reserved water to attain a thick, gravy-like consistency. Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes. Garnish with the remaining cilantro leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 448 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CHICKPEA CURRY (INDIAN STYLE) OVER BASMATI RICE



Chickpea Curry (Indian Style) over Basmati Rice image

This recipe was inspired by a dish I received in my "Meatless Monday" weekly emails. I changed it around ALOT by adding a few more interesting spices and served it over basmati rice simmered with turmeric. I often make Indian curries using chickpeas, but this recipe added a couple tsp of peanut butter, which I thought sounded really interesting. Please adjust the heat according to your tastes. One small red chili can be substituted for the red chili powder (please note the red chili powder is like cayenne pepper, not the spice blend for making Mexican chilli!)

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 vidalia onion, chopped (or any large sweet onion)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder, to taste
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (I like the brand Madras)
1/2 teaspoon coriander
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, half the liquid reserved
1/2 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons peanut butter
salt
1/2 cup cilantro leaf
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
3 cups water

Steps:

  • For the rice:.
  • Rinse 1 1/2 cups basmati rice in cold water until the rinsing water is no longer cloudy.
  • Add 1 tbsp butter to a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add rice to skillet and toast in butter for a minute or two until fragrant.
  • Add 1/2 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp turmeric and mix into rice.
  • Next add 3 cups of water and cover.
  • Bring to a slight boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let sit a minute or two.
  • Fluff rice with fork, and keep covered until ready to serve.
  • For the curry:.
  • Saute onion and garlic over medium heat until softened and slighty browned.
  • Add chili powder or chilli if using and cook for another minute or so.
  • Next add the cumin, curry powder and corriander into the onions and garlic and cook for another minute or until fragrant.
  • Add chickpeas and reserved liquid, stir to coat evenly with all the spices.
  • Next add the lemon juice and tomato paste, cook on medium heat for about 5 more minutes until all is heated through.
  • If pan seems try, please add a little water, 1/4 cup at a time.
  • Place about 1/3 of the chickpea mixture into a blender and blend for about 20 seconds (here as well, please feel free to add a little water if mixture is too thick to blend).
  • Add blended chickpeas back to the pan and cook for another 5 or so minutes.
  • Finally, add the 2 tsp of peanut butter, until melted into the curry.
  • Stir in 1/2 of the cilantro leaves.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over the basmati rice and top with remaining cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.7, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 1055, Carbohydrate 107.9, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 17.7

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #curries     #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #north-american     #main-dish     #side-dishes     #beans     #rice     #vegetables     #american     #caribbean     #easy     #central-american     #vegan     #vegetarian     #dietary     #chick-peas-garbanzos     #egg-free     #free-of-something     #pasta-rice-and-grains     #tomatoes     #taste-mood     #savory     #presentation     #served-hot

Related Topics