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Curried Garbanzo Beans

One of my favorite recipes that helped me lose 10 pounds in 1 month is Curried Garbanzo Beans. Today I am posting my recipe and a video that shows how to make it.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Sides/Curries
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped lengthwise
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 inch ginger chopped
  • 1 large jalapenoe / serrano pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 small tomato chopped
  • 1/4 small can tomato paste (if do not have paste can use 1/4 small can of tomato sauce or use another ½ tomato)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chana masala (or ½ tsp. each of cumin powder and coriander powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 15.5 oz (1 can) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 cup cooked raw garbanzo beans
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • 1/2 onion, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in medium sized pot on medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, ginger and chilies and mix until onion becomes light brown, about 10 — 15 minutes.
  • Add tomato and tomato paste and mix.
  • Add spices and roast uncovered for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add garbanzo beans and mix together for 5 minutes.
  • Add 2 cups of water, or enough to more than cover the beans. Cover and cook on medium low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro and chopped onions.

Notes

Tip - Eat with vegetables and:
  1. Quinoa or brown rice (instead of white rice) OR
  2. Eggs, fish or meat OR
  3. One roti or piece of whole-wheat bread.
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