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    Sauteed Chickpeas

    Published: Oct 13, 2023 by Ipsa Faujdar ยท This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclaimer.

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    Here is my best recipe for sauteed chickpeas for a quick lunch or dinner. In this recipe, the soaked black chickpeas are cooked in aromatic spices making this a delicious drool-worthy.

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    sauteed chickpeas

    Sauteed Chickpeas

    These sauteed chickpeas are vegan and gluten-free as well. Black chickpeas are a variety of chickpeas or garbanzo beans that are dark brown in color. These are also popular as kala chana and like other chickpeas, these are also great protein sources for vegetarians and vegans.

    This is a healthy main course dish and pairs well with steamed rice or any flatbreads. This is easy to make and can be made ahead. However, you can make the same recipe to cook the regular white chickpeas as well. If you are looking for some Indian flavors in chickpeas try this sauteed chickpeas or chana masala.

    Like other beans and legumes, this is hard in texture. And requires soaking for 6 - 8 hours minimum. This makes it easier to cook as well as for digestion too.

    cooked chickpeas in a steel pan
    Sauteed Chickpeas

    How to make sauteed black chickpeas?

    Ingredients -

    black chickpeas (dry)

    Onion, tomato, ginger + garlic (paste or chopped)

    Spices - Bay leaf (whole), Cumin seeds

    Ground spices - coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder or paprika, garam masala, hing or asafoetida

    Salt to taste

    A pinch of baking soda

    Coriander leaves for garnish

    Step-by-step Instructions -

    Soak and cook the chickpeas

    Soak the chickpeas overnight or 6 - 8 hrs. Then remove from water and transfer to a pressure cooker.

    Add water to the pressure cooker along with salt and a pinch of turmeric powder. Also, a pinch of baking soda will fasten the cooking of the chickpeas.

    Pressure cook for 4 - 5 whistles or approximately 10 minutes. You can also cook these chickpeas in an Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker). Wait for natural pressure release and then open and remove the chickpeas from water and keep aside.

    collage of boiling process step
    Boiling Chickpeas

    Sauteing Chickpeas with Spices

    In a pan heat oil. Add a bay leaf and cumin seeds, and let it crackle. Then add a pinch of asafoetida. Add chopped onions, ginger garlic, and saute till the onion becomes translucent.

    Next, add chopped tomatoes followed by salt to taste. Saute for 2 minutes on medium flame or till the tomatoes are soft and mushy. Then add all ground spices followed by 2 - 3 tbsp water (to avoid burning of the ground spices. Mix everything and saute the spices for another 2 minutes on low heat.

    collage of 6 steps of sauteing onion, tomatoes and spices

    When everything is cooked and starts to leave the oil on the sides, then add the boiled chickpeas. Toss everything once. Then add ยผ cup of water and cover with a lid. Simmer for 5 minutes or till all water soaked up. In the end, add chopped coriander leaves and toss to mix.

    collage of 4 pics of simmering the chickpeas
    Sauteing Chickpeas

    Sauteed chickpeas are ready to serve. Drizzle some lemon juice over and serve hot with rice or flatbreads.

    Pro tip - You can save the boiled chickpeas in the refrigerator for meal prep. The rest of the sauteing process hardly takes 15 minutes. You can also use them in the salad.

    collage of 2 pics of sauteing the chickpeas

    Storage

    To store the boiled chickpeas, let them come down to room temperature before refrigerating. When required throw them in the dishes you want to add it.

    To store the sauteed chickpeas leftover, wait till it comes to room temperature. Transfer to an air-tight container and refrigerate for 4 - 5 days. Serve cold as salad or reheat as and when required.

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    sauteed chickpeas

    Sauteed Chickpeas Recipe

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    Sauteed Chickpeas

    Ipsa Faujdar
    Sauteed chickpeas are easy to make and a healthy protein-rich dish perfect to serve as a main course dish.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 People

    Equipment

    • 1 Pressure Cooker
    • 1 Pan
    • 1 Spatula

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup dry chickpeas (or 3 cups boiled chickpeas)
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 1 tomato finely chopped
    • ยฝ inch ginger paste or chopped
    • 4 garlic cloves minced or finely chopped
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 2 tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp red chilli powder
    • ยฝ tsp turmeric powder
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • ยฝ tsp cumin powder
    • 4 - 5 tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Soak chickpeas for 8 hours or overnight.
    • Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas in manual pressure cooker for 4 - 6 whistles.
    • Or cook in an Instant pot for 20 minutes on manual high pressure cook mode.
    • Heat oil in a pan.
    • Add tej patta or bay leaf and cumin seeds. Let it splutter.
    • Then add chopped onions, ginger, garlic and saute till onions are translucent.
    • Add chopped tomatoes followed by salt and saute till they are soft.
    • Add the ground spices like coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt.
    • Mix everything well.
    • Add boiled chickpeas to the pan and saute for 2 minutes.
    • Add ยผ cup water and let it simmer and infuse with spices.
    • Simmer till the gravy reduced to desired consistency or all soaked up.
    • Add chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
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