Shortcut Chhole Chickpea And Tomato Stew Recipes

SHORTCUT CHHOLE (CHICKPEA AND TOMATO STEW)

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the cumin seeds and fenugreek and cook, stirring, until they turn a medium shade of brown, no more than 30 seconds. Add the turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon stick and cook for another minute, until the turmeric has mostly dissolved into the oil and the spices become very fragrant. Toss in the onion and ginger and saute until the onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Increase the heat to high, add the tomatoes, and cook until they have fully wilted, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the chickpeas, lime juice, yogurt, and salt. Use a potato masher or the back of a fork to mash the chickpeas slightly so they become incorporated with the sauce (but don't go too crazy -- you want to leave the chickpeas relatively intact). Cook, uncovered, until the chickpeas have taken on a soft, baked potato-like texture, 20 to 25 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt if needed. Garnish with the cilantro before serving.

CHICKPEA AND TOMATO STEW

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in seasonings; cook and stir 1 min. Add peppers; cook 3 min., stirring frequently.
• Stir in tomatoes and chickpeas; cover. Simmer on low heat 15 to 18 min. or until peppers are tender and mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat. Stir in arugula.

CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; saute cumin seeds for 10 seconds. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is dark brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add coriander; cook and stir for 20 seconds.
• Mix chickpeas, water, potato, 1 teaspoon cilantro, salt, and pepper into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and simmer until potato is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stir tomato into chickpea stew; increase heat to medium and simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cilantro over stew.

CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 halved and thinly sliced large onion and 2 chopped garlic cloves; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add 1 can chickpeas (15 1/2 ounces), drained and rinsed, and 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice. Simmer until thickened but still saucy, 6 to 8 minutes; remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper; stir in 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint.

ROASTED TOMATO-CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• Stir in pasta sauce. Add water to empty pasta sauce jar; cover with lid, then shake to mix water with any pasta sauce remaining in jar. Add to onions; mix well. Bring just to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Add chickpeas, paprika and cumin; stir. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Sprinkle with cilantro.

CHICKPEA, TOMATO, AND POTATO STEW

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, cook onion and garlic in oil until it starts to brown.
• Drain diced tomatoes, reserving drained liquid in a measuring cup. Add water to make a total of 1 1/2 cups. Add bouillon cube and mix well (heating in microwave if necessary).
• Add tomatoes, liquid (water, tomato juice, bouillon), potatoes, and spices. Bring to boil. *Cover and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, 15-20 minutes.
• Add the chickpeas to the pot and stir.
• Place raw cashews in blender cup and add 2-3 cups of the simmering soup (broth, veggies, and all). Blend until perfectly smooth (if you have a Blendtec, use the Soup button). Pour mixture back into the pot and stir until well incorporated to create a thick, creamy stew.
• NOTES: *if you are in a rush, you can pre-cook your scrubbed, whole potatoes on the baked potato setting in a microwave, cool, then chop. Add to stew and stir, omitting the 15-20 minute cooking time.

TOMATO, MUSHROOM AND CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pot.
• Cook onions over medium-low heat until translucent, but not golden.
• Add garlic and mushrooms, cook another 3 minutes.
• Add vinegar, cook 3-4 minutes more, stirring continuously.
• Add tomatoes, chickpeas, capers, olives, oregano, S&P.
• Cook about 15 minutes more.
• Serve over rice or orzo.