Hearty Indian Butter Chickpea Curry

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Method

1. 01
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. 02
   Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. 03
   Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook the spices for 1 minute to release their flavors.
4. 04
   Pour in the crushed tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir well to combine with the spices.
5. 05
   Add the chickpeas to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and let the curry simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 06
   Stir in the butter and lemon juice. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
7. 07
   Continue to simmer the curry for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
8. 08
   Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.