How to make Chickpea with Curry

The chickpea dish with curry is healthy, nutritious and enjoyable. Moreover, making is very simple!

Curried chickpeas (tea or masaala or Chana masala) is a typical Indian dish that mixes chickpeas and various spices . This dish is usually a hors d' oeuvre with croutons or vegetable creedettes , making it a good choice for family or friends gatherings. Also, when eaten with rice , you can enjoy a full nutritious dish.

Nutritional value of chickpeas

Chickpea is a legume that is native to Turkey. Currently there are various varieties of chickpeas depending on the geographic location in which they are grown . Chickpeas that grow in South America are usually larger in size, while smaller varieties that grow in Europe and Asia are smaller and milky.

Chickpea contains many vitamins and minerals, making it a very interesting food from a nutritional point of view. It is also an important source of carbohydrates (25 grams per 100 grams of chickpeas) and protein (10 grams per 100 grams of chickpeas). In addition, it is rich in fiber and low in fat.

As for the vitamins and minerals contained in chickpeas, they are rich in vitamins A, B, C and E, as well as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and phosphorus.

Health benefits

Chickpea is a nutritious food. Provides high protein, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.

As mentioned above, chickpeas contain very healthy nutrition, which has countless health benefits.

Blood pressure control: Chickpeas promote diuresis (urine excretion), which is beneficial for high blood pressure and kidney stones . Potassium also has the effect of dilatating blood vessels.

Chickpeas can help keep your heart healthy. High fiber content helps regulate blood cholesterol index.

Chickpeas regulate intestinal function, fight constipation, and promote intestinal flora.

It contains vitamin B and minerals (magnesium and phosphorus) which are essential for muscle contraction and proper nervous system function .

High vitamin K, phosphorus, iron, calcium and magnesium content contribute to the formation and maintenance of bone structure .

Chickpea dish with curry recipe

You can use precooked or prepared ingredients or make your own. Serve with rice for higher nutrition and fullness.

If you use pre-cooked and packed vegetable broth, you can make chickpea with curry relatively quickly and easily. Here's how to make it step by step. If you prefer to make your own, take a look at the short instructions on how to prepare the homemade vegetable broth later in this recipe.

Ingredients (for 4 people)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 garlic cloves

1 onion

1 tablespoon ginger powder

2 tablespoons curry powder

A pinch of cayenne pepper (for flavoring)

1/2 teaspoon cumin

100 grams of spinach

70 grams of leaks

200 grams of cooked chickpeas

how to make

The first thing is to put the extra virgin olive oil on the pan and put the pan on medium heat.

Peel and cut all vegetables except spinach and place in a pan with cumin, ginger powder, curry powder, and cayenne pepper . Fry for 10-12 minutes or until onions become clear .

Pour homemade vegetable broth or packaged products and add cooked chickpeas. Boil for 25-30 minutes.

Finally, reduce the fire, add spinach and stir well.

Season with salt and pepper and you're done with curry beans with curry!

If you prefer to make your own vegetable broth, follow these steps:

Add the peeled and chopped onions to a pan of extra virgin olive oil.

When you're ready, add any vegetables from the fridge (precut peeled vegetables) . Roast for 12 

minutes or until the vegetables are yellowish.

Pour enough water into the pan and boil until all the vegetables are submerged.

Leave to boil for a few hours or until vegetables are soft .

Turn off the fire and filter the finished broth.

Today's information is a very versatile recipe, so you can prepare the dish with more care. You can also add noodles to your recipes to make vegetable soup!