Curried Chickpea Salad

Curried Chickpea Salad
Total Time
20 minutes
Rating
5(689)
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This dish is surprisingly good considering the ingredients are so simple, and it’s a cinch to make. It’s better to eat the same day, once you stir in the fresh herbs. —Tara Parker-Pope

Featured in: Well's Vegetarian Thanksgiving 2011

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 4teaspoons best-quality olive oil
  • 1cup diced onions
  • ½teaspoon turmeric
  • ½teaspoon cumin
  • ½teaspoon coriander
  • ¼teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 215-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste
  • ¼teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

358 calories; 11 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 53 grams carbohydrates; 15 grams dietary fiber; 10 grams sugars; 16 grams protein; 615 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat a sauté pan large enough to easily hold the beans over medium heat. When hot, add the oil to heat, then add the onion and sauté until deeply colored, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring periodically.

  2. Step 2

    Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper (if using) and continue to sauté until the spices are aromatic and a bit toasted, about 3 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, salt and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat and cool. Store in the refrigerator, or mix in the fresh cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.

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curry leaves can also be used instead of cilantro or parsley for a traditional indian version of this dish. they need to be introduced with turmeric, cumin etc.

Parsley rarely works well with Indian food, especially here. also, the quantity of turmeric recommended in the recipe is high, and will add some bitterness. I suggest taking it down to 1/4 tsp.

Next time I will double the onion.

I really liked this. I doubled the onion as others suggested. That was a great idea. My family liked it but prefers it more saucy. I’ll 4x the onion and the lemon next time. I think it will be more their style.

Absolutely love this-it has become a comfort food. At times, I add cold brow rice, crunchy garlic from the jar, and to balance, a spoonful of plain yogurt. I love this dish.

Made exactly per instructions and it was delicious! Very, very easy. I would perhaps increase the amount of cayenne pepper.

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