Curried Garbanzo Beans

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A fragrant, spicy chickpea curry with warm aromatics and tangy pomegranate notes.
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Curried Garbanzo Beans

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 328.0

Description

This Curried Garbanzo Beans recipe transforms humble chickpeas into a rich, aromatic Indian-style curry. The dish begins with soaking and boiling the beans until tender, infused with whole spices like cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. A separate tempering of fried onions, garlic, and ginger creates a deep flavor base, which is then combined with tomatoes for a savory sauce. The addition of dried pomegranate seeds and mango powder (amchur) introduces a delightful tanginess that balances the earthiness of the beans. Finished with a drizzle of sizzling ghee, this dish offers a comforting texture and complex flavor profile. It is an excellent vegan main course, perfect served with rice, roti, or naan for a hearty weeknight dinner or a festive family meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the garbanzo beans thoroughly and soak them in plenty of water overnight.
  2. Drain the soaked beans and place them in a pot with fresh water, salt, one finely chopped onion, 4 cloves of crushed garlic, 4 large cardamom pods, 1 inch of sliced ginger, and 6 cloves.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about an hour until the beans are tender, or pressure cook for 7 whistles.
  4. While the beans cook, heat oil in a separate pan or wok over medium heat.
  5. Add thinly sliced remaining onions and fry until they turn golden brown and soft.
  6. Add any remaining garlic cloves and continue frying until the mixture browns and dries out slightly.
  7. Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until they break down into a thick paste.
  8. Drain the cooked beans and add them to the onion-tomato mixture; stir well to coat.
  9. Sprinkle in mango powder (amchur), dried pomegranate seeds, and grated ginger.
  10. Pour in a little reserved bean cooking liquid if needed, cover, and simmer on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  11. Just before serving, drizzle sizzling ghee or oil over the beans and garnish with green chili if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 328.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g8%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 14.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 54.0g18%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g61%
Sugars 9.6g
Protein 17.8g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chickpeas, garbanzo, curry, indian, spicy, vegan, vegetarian, beans, simmered, aromatic, ghee, pomegranate, mango powder, comfort food, main course, spices, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic
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