Indian Chickpea Stew Recipe
In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy Indian Chickpea Stew, a hearty blend of spiced potatoes, chickpeas, and carrots, enriched with spinach, raisins, cashews, and a splash of lemon juice.
Servings: 4
Calories: 356kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 carrots cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic about 2 cloves
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14- ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 4 tablespoons raisins
- 1/3 cup cashew pieces
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the carrot, potato, garam masala, and cumin. Sauté for 1 minute, then add the garlic and onion and stir well.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and allow the mixture to boil for 2 minutes. Add the chickpeas and the raisins, cover the pan, and turn the heat down to medium-low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, place a dry sauté pan over medium heat and toast the cashews, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Once the stew is done simmering, stir in the spinach and allow it to wilt for 1 minute. Stir in the cilantro leaves and lemon juice. Sprinkle the cashews over the top before serving.
Notes
To store the Indian Chickpea Stew, let it cool completely and transfer it to an airtight container. It will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To freeze, portion the stew into freezer-safe containers and store for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw the frozen stew in the refrigerator overnight, then warm it on the stovetop over medium heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 1104mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7486IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg
