Description
What could be simpler than these curried chickpeas? For this week’s Quarantine Cuisine, Virginia whips up an easy recipe using pantry staples like tomatoes, coconut milk, and garbanzo beans. She even teaches you her secret to making the best rice!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 28-oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can coconut milk (not lite)
1 seeded, chopped jalapeno
1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste
1 19-oz can chick peas, drained
½ cup chopped, fresh cilantro
5 cups hot, cooked basmati rice (see recipe below)
Instructions
Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic and cook 7-8 minutes, until or fragrant and golden. Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, jalapeno, and curry powder. Simmer for five minutes. Add the chickpeas, and simmer for an additional ten minutes. Remove from the heat, and add the chopped fresh cilantro. Serve over basmati rice.
Notes
- You can add sautéed tofu or chicken.
- You can serve with spiced chicken over polenta.