Butter Chickpeas

🍪Indian Butter Chickpeas🍪

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Ingredients 

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. (or more) kosher salt, divided
1/2 c. tomato paste
1/2 serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. grated or finely chopped peeled ginger
2 (14.5-oz.) can chickpeas, drained,rinsed
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. garam masala
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. Kashmiri chili powder (or 3/4 tsp. paprika plus 1/4 tsp. cayenne)
1 c. heavy cream
1 Tbsp. dried fenugreek leaves or kasoori methi (optional)

1/4 c. finely chopped fresh cilantro Cooked jasmine rice or naan, for serving

Directions

 Step 1

In a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until darkened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add chile and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant and tomato paste is starting to stick to pan, about 1 minute more. 

 Step 2

Add chickpeas and baking soda and stir to combine, then add garam masala, cumin, and chili powder and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and incorporated, about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Stir in cream, fenugreek (if using), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced, 10 to 15 minutes. 

Step 4

Divide rice among bowls or plates. Season chickpeas with salt, if needed, then top with cilantro. Spoon chickpeas over rice.

Conclusion

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