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Chickpea Masala

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About

Chickpea Masala is a flavorful and hearty Indian dish made with chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, and spices. It is a popular vegetarian dish that is served as a side dish. The chickpeas are cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce that is spiced with a variety of spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. The dish is usually served with rice or naan bread. It is a great way to add some protein and heart friendly fiber to your meal.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

4.2
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Fats

14.9
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Carbs

5.7
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Fibre

3.8

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Recipe

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Ingredients

vegetable oil

1 tablespoon

onion, chopped

1

cloves garlic, minced

2

ground cumin

1 teaspoon

ground coriander

1 teaspoon

garam masala

1 teaspoon

ground turmeric

1/2 teaspoon

cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon

(15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1

(14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1

water

1/2 cup

chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup

Salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Step 1:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 2:

Add cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute.

Step 3:

Add chickpeas, tomatoes, and water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4:

Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 11021 users have chowed down on Chickpea Masala a whopping 17079 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh are the top 5 cities gobbling up Chickpea Masala like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Chickpea Masala, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Chickpea Masala is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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