MASALA-SPICED CHICKPEAS

Masala-Spiced Chickpeas image

Provided by Debbie R.

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 cup oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

To make masala, mix spices until blended and set aside.
Heat oil over med-high heat. Add onions and saute until light brown, 8-10minutes. Add masala; stir 1 minute or until spices are fragrant.
Stir in chickpeaks, pepper, salt and 1 T. water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 7 minutes or until the first few chickpeas begin to split. It it becomes dry, add some water. Only add 1 T. at a time. It should be moist but not saucy.
Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and garnish with cilantro.
This would be so great scooped up in poori.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.3, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 717.9, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 7.8