Chickpea Stew

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson

Serves 4 people

Categories: Soups- Stews - Chowder- Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. coriander seeds
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 lb. medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 (15 oz.) can reduced sodium chickpeas, rinsed
  • Coiarse salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, divided use
  • 1 medium tomato, cut into 1-inch cubes

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven on medium-high; cook cumin seeds 10 seconds. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, 5 to 8 minutes or until dark brown. Add coriander seeds; cook, stirring, 20 seconds. Stir in water, potatoes, chickpeas, salt, pepper and 1 Tbsp. cilantro. Bring to boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Add tomato; increase heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and serve.

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