These flavorful chickpeas—popular in northern India—are quick and easy; a perfect meal served with rice or naan and veggies on the side.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Field Day long-grain brown rice
- 3 tablespoons Field Day canola oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoons Field Day curry powder
- 3 tablespoons Field Day tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 15-ounce can Field Day garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Field Day crushed red pepper
Preparation
- Bring rice and 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover tightly and reduce to a simmer for about 40 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or shallow soup pot. Add onion and cook over medium heat until soft and translucent, then add garlic, ginger, spices and tomato paste.
- Pour into a blender or food processor and blend thoroughly. Return the spiced tomato paste to the same pan; there will still be a thin coat of oil in it. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it turns medium brown and oil separates around the edges of pan. Gradually whisk in water until it makes a thick gravy, about 2 cups. Bring to a boil.
- Add potato and salt, and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 8 minutes, then add garbanzo beans. Return to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice.
Nutritional Information
540 calories, 14 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 430 mg. sodium, 93 g. carbohydrate, 11 g. fiber , 13 g. protein
