Best Indian Chickpea Stir Fry Recipes

CHANA MASALA (SAVORY INDIAN CHICK PEAS)

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Indian food is not just curried sauces. It's not too exotic either. Unless 'exotic' is code for 'yummy and full of flavor.' This dish features a healthy mixture of chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, and spices. Both carnivores and vegetarians will enjoy this meal. My kids love it. Leave out the green chile if the kiddies will be eating. Serve over basmati or jasmine rice and enjoy. Namaste y'all!

Provided by latinmama

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
1 green chile pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves, or more to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 pinch salt to taste
water as needed
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, or more to taste

Steps:

Grind onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and chile pepper together in a food processor into a paste.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry bay leaves in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour the paste into the skillet and cook until the oil begins to separate from the mixture and is golden brown in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the mixture with chili powder, coriander, powder, gram masala, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir until very hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir enough water into the mixture to get a thick gravy; bring to a boil and stir chickpeas into the gravy. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 524.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

GARBANZO STIR-FRY

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This garbanzo bean and veggie stir-fry is great because you can add as many or as few ingredients as you like.

Provided by JDS

Categories Main Dish Recipes Stir-Fry

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 clove garlic, crushed
ground black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 large zucchini, halved and sliced
½ cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tomato, chopped

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in oregano, basil, garlic, and pepper. Add the garbanzo beans and zucchini, stirring well to coat with oil and herbs. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in mushrooms and cilantro, and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Place the chopped tomato on top of the mixture. Cover, and let the tomatoes steam for a few minutes, but don't let them get mushy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 216 mg, Sugar 2.3 g