Chickpea Curry
A warmly spiced Indian chickpea curry simmered with tomatoes, aromatics, and garam masala, then finished with lemon and cilantro.
Instructions
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Step 1
Warm the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden.
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Step 2
Add the garlic and ginger. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
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Step 3
Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook over low heat until aromatic.
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Step 4
Add the tomato and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomato mixture thickens and the oil begins to show at the edges.
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Step 5
Stir in the chickpeas and water. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered until the sauce is thick and the chickpeas are hot throughout.
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Step 6
Stir in the garam masala and lemon juice. Cook over low heat until the flavors combine.
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Step 7
Remove the saucepan from the heat, fold in the cilantro, and serve.
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Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container, keep at 4°C or colder, and reheat to 74°C before serving.
Risk factors
- Hot oil, bubbling tomato sauce, and steam can cause burns.
- Cooked curry can become unsafe if held too long at room temperature.