Chana Masala with Mushrooms

Chana Masala with Mushrooms
Vegetarian, vegan if you use vegetable oil, and gluten-free
Serves 2 as a main course with basmati rice or 4 as part of a larger Indian meal

• 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (15 oz. can, drained and rinsed, or better, home-cooked)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or clarified butter / ghee if you have it)
• 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 medium onion, small dice
• 1 medium tomato, cored, small dice (canned is an option)
• 2/3 cups white mushrooms, quartered or thickly sliced
• 1 small, hot red chili pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated turmeric, or 2 teaspoons dry
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• for tempering: 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• for garnish: cilantro

1. If using canned chickpeas and, drain and rinse them, and put them in a saucepan with water to cover, then bring to a boil and simmer while you get everything else going. This will improve their texture. You can do this in the microwave too. Or skip this step completely if your chickpeas are already pleasantly soft.
2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over a medium-high flame. Add the mustard, fennel, cumin and coriander seeds. Cook for about 10-20 seconds until the mustard seeds begin to pop. Immediately add the garlic, onion and tomato.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the liquid is mostly gone and everything is browning.
4. Add the mushrooms and the drained chickpeas, the hot pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves and cayenne pepper, lemon juice, a teaspoon of salt, and a cup or so of water, so it is kind of soupy.
5. Cook uncovered over a medium-low flame for about 15 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning. Does it need more salt? More lemon juice? A bit more cayenne?
6. Finish for the texture you want – you can see how I like it in the picture above. Then in a separate skillet, heat the last tablespoon of oil over a high flame and fry the mustard seeds until they pop, just a few seconds. This is called tempering, and it is a great way to add a final layer of flavor.  Toss the contents of that skillet over the chickpeas and serve, with the cilantro for garnish.

http://herbivoracious.com/2009/09/quick-chana-mushroom-masala-chickpea-curry-recipe.html

Chili Bonzos

Chili Bonzos (PinkStickyNotes)
2 cans garbanzo beans
1 T. low sodium worchestershire sauce
1-2 t. each chili, garlic and onion powder
1 t. paprika
2-3 dashes red pepper sauce
salt to taste

Rinse beans and dry well with paper towels. Arrange beans in a large skillet, spray with cooking spray and cook over medium heat until they start to brown.
Combine the worchestershire sauce and spices, add to beans and stir to coat evenly.
Transfer beans to rimmed cookie sheet and bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes, stirring twice. Cool, store in airtight container.

Chickpea Vegetable Soup With Parmesan and Rosemary

Chickpea Vegetable Soup With Parmesan and Rosemary

margot's-mom via NY Times

Time: 1 1/2 to 2 hours plus overnight soaking

1 whole clove

1/2 onion, sliced root to stem so it stays intact, peeled

1 pound dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained

1 sprig rosemary, plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped leaves

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 fresh bay leaves or 1 dried

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons salt, more to taste

1 small Parmesan rind, plus 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

1 cup diced tomatoes, canned or fresh

2 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

2 celery stalks, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Zest of 1 lemon

1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

1. Insert the clove into the onion. Put the onion in a large pot with the chickpeas, rosemary sprig, garlic, bay leaves, olive oil, salt and cheese rind. Add 5 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about an hour, or until chickpeas are tender.

2. Add the tomatoes, carrots and celery, cover loosely, and simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 25 minutes longer. While soup simmers, mix the chopped rosemary, grated Parmesan, lemon zest and pepper in a small bowl.

3. Season the soup to taste and ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan mixture.

Yield: 6 servings

Summer Chickpea Salad

Summer Chickpea Salad
from JamieOliver.com

1 small red onion, peeled (used about 1/4 of a small onion)
1–2 fresh red chilies, deseeded (used 1 small serrano)
2 handfuls of ripe red or yellow tomatoes
2 lemons
extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 14oz jar or can of chickpeas, drained, or around 4 large handfuls of soaked and cooked chickpeas
a handful of fresh mint, chopped (used about 2 Tbsp chopped)
a handful of fresh green or purple basil, finely ripped (used about 2 Tbsp chopped)
7oz feta cheese (used maybe 1/4 cup)

First of all, finely slice your red onion. Once that’s done, finely slice your chilies then roughly chop your tomatoes, mixing them in with the onion and chilies. Scrape all of this, and the juice, into a bowl and dress with the juice of 1¹⁄â‚‚ lemons and about 3 times as much good extra virgin olive oil. Season to taste. Heat the chickpeas in a pan, then add 90 per cent of them to the bowl. Mush up the remaining chickpeas and add these as well – they will give a nice creamy consistency. Allow to marinate for a little while and serve at room temperature.

Curried Chickpeas

Curried ChickpeasCindy(mommy_of_love1) via Everyday Exotic (Food Network)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 carrot, finely diced
1 clove garlic, finely diced
2 tablespoons curry powder
splash white wine
4 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 540ml can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter, cold
salt
In a sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat and sweat onions. Add carrots and garlic, stir. After garlic has browned slightly, add curry powder and stir. Add a splash of white wine to deglaze pan. Add tomatoes and chickpeas, stir. Add chicken stock and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Season with salt and sugar.
Remove from heat, add cold butter to finish.