Best Curried Rice With Chickpeas St John Recipes

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EASY CHICKPEA CURRY



Easy Chickpea Curry image

Provided by Morgan

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
1 medium onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
Naan bread and rice, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy bottomed pot or high-walled pan, heat the oil over medium-low. Add the sliced onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and deep golden, about 15 minutes. Add a tablespoon of water at a time if the onions get dry.
  • Increase the heat to medium. Add the curry powder and cumin and stir until toasted, about 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes and gently scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden or rubber spoon to release the any browned spices or onions stuck to the bottom.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and add the chickpeas the pot. Stir and reduce to low heat. Let simmer until the sauce is thickened and the chickpeas are slightly softened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and adjust other seasonings as necessary.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges over basmati rice and/or with naan.

EASY CHICKPEA CURRY WITH BASMATI RICE



Easy Chickpea Curry with Basmati Rice image

In summers, I'm always inventing dinner ideas that are healthy yet are quick and easy.... So, I can serve homemade dinner in no time and keep my family's health in-check.Served with side of lite-cooked (do check notes on this one) Basmati Rice, easy Chickpea Curry makes flavorful and protein-rich vegetarian main course. Plus just 25 minutes quick cooking promise, always encourages me to serve this on weekdays!Now before I get carried away with the detail of just how fabulous this recipe tastes, let me clarify a few things...Curries are staple "dinner" in my home. Ranging from Indian Daal (lentils) to Chicken Curries, we Indians, LOVE our "Curry Dinners"! Generally speaking, looking at restaurant food outside India, you might think.... "Curry Dinner! So Heavy!! Everyday!!!" That's not true, AT ALL! Indian, everyday curry dinners are very lite and easy on stomach. And, they are not called curries! Curry is, European originated name, given to spiced-Indian-food. In Indian Cuisine, we actually have a name for each of these curries but no one will address it as "curry"....... Like for this one, if you ask: "What's for dinner?" It is, Channa Chawal or Chickpea Rice. As you can plainly see in the images, this is not a heavy-on-masala kind of Chickpea Curry. And it has cooling touch of yogurt, mixed-in at the end of cooking, for a very balanced and mild curry flavor, and subtle tang of yogurt.Oh... I should probably mention as well, that Yogurt and Rice is one staple meal, in Indian cuisine, for a very lite and easy-on-stomach meal. Often, when we eat out or when it's very hot and humid... You know, kinda days when it does not feel great to eat heavy food..... On such days, yogurt-and-rice is most popular "lite meal", in many parts of India. Mixing yogurt into Chickpea Curry provides a light balance to this traditional curry. Also, I used fresh tomatoes and onions to keep the traditional Indian flavor, then added a mild curry powder to spare you from using/buying a long list of Indian Spices. If you fan of Indian cuisine, I'm sure you'll have some curry powder in your pantry. However, don't worry, if you don't want to use/have curry powder. I have simple fix for you. Just mix equal amount of ground turmeric, paprika, coriander powder, cumin powder and half amount of garam masala, then use 1 tsp out of this mixture. Keep rest in an air-tight container to use in next curry dish. :) It is that simple!What's all about Lite Cooked Rice?Before we get into details of lite-cooked Basmati rice, I must tell you that Basamati Rice are long grain and thin rice which cook in 10-12 minutes vs regular thick and short-grain rice need about 20 minutes to cook. So, if you not using Basmati, make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.Now, about lite cooking method. Traditionally, a cup of rice use 2 cups of water to cook fully. At end of the cooking, water will be fully absorbed by rice. I do that when I'm making any kind of one-pot pilaf. However, for my everyday dinner-rice, I use 3 cups of water instead of 2 cups, and at end of cooking, I drain the excess water just like you would drain extra pasta water. Draining rice water reduces starch-content of cooked rice and makes'em lite and fit for everyday consumption. So, if you really like to keep your starch-intake in-check, always cook rice with extra water and drain the excess starch water. Trust me, rice don't really need fancy rice-cookers or much attention to cook. Just water and rice... vigorously boiling until rice are cooked and then draining excess make fluffy and much-lite rice for every day consumption!Diet Info: Chickpea Curry Dinner is Gluten Free and can be vegan with just one simple change. To keep this Chickpea Curry dairy-free... just replace yogurt with a mild and low-fat Coconut Milk. Vegan, Gluten Free, or just on tight schedule... Whatever you're weekday eating need, you can enjoy a little bit of Indian comfort without a side dish of guilt... that too in just 25 minutes!

Provided by Savita

Categories     Curry     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Cup Basmati Rice
3 Cup Water
1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
2 Cup Chickpeas, cooked, or 16 Ounce Can of chickpeas, rinsed
2 Cup Vegetable Stock, low sodium stock or water
2 Shallot Onions, small, or 1/2 of a medium red onion
2 Tomatoes, medium tomatoes
1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
2 tbsp Canola Oil, or olive oil
1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, Or 1-2 garlic cloves and 1/2 inch ginger
1 tsp Curry Powder, if using mild curry powder, add 1/2 tsp paprika or 1/4 tsp chili flakes
1/4 Cup Yogurt, plain, non-fat yogurt, at room temprature
2 tbsp Cilantro, plus more for garnish, optional
Salt, adjust per taste

Steps:

  • Rinse basmati rice under running water. Add to a pot with 3 cups of water and salt. Bring water to boil on high heat, then continue boiling rice for 10-12 minutes or until rice are done to your liking. Once rice are cooked, drain excess water as you would from pasta. Cover and set aside.
  • In a food processor, coarse chop/process onion, tomato, garlic, 2 tbsp cilantro, and ginger (if not using paste) Also, remove yogurt from fridge, add 2 tbsp water, mix well, and set aside.
  • In a wide saute pan, heat canola oil. Add cumin seeds and let'em sputter for 20 seconds. Now, add onion and tomato mixture with ginger and garlic. Cook until water evaporates and mixture is soft with little oil showing on sides. (about 5-6 minutes on medium heat)
  • Add all dried spices and saute for 1 minute.
  • Now add drained, cooked chickpeas, followed by vegetable stock (or water if using). Stir to combine and bring to boil on high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook until water has been absorbed by sauce and consistency has thickened (about 5-7 minutes on medium-high heat). (no water running on sides as it is absorbed by chickpeas making curry thick, as seen in picture.)
  • Switch off the heat, add yogurt into chickpeas while continuously stirring the curry. Very important to keep stirring the gravy while you add yogurt or yogurt might curdle. Taste and adjust salt. Serve over rice with garnish of cilantro and enjoy!

CHICKPEA CURRY WITH RICE



Chickpea Curry with Rice image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup vegetable stock
Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
One 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
1 to 2 tablespoons honey
1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
Naan bread, for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish.

Steps:

  • Cook the basmati rice according to the package instructions.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and cook until the onions are dark brown and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Stir in the curry powder and garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the vegetable stock and stir to scrape up all the brown bits in the pan. Add the chickpeas, coconut milk, honey and a squirt of sriracha. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Warm the naan in the microwave. Serve the curry over the rice with the warmed naan. Garnish with the cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 713 milligrams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CHICKPEA & POTATO CURRY



Chickpea & Potato Curry image

I make chana masala, the classic Indian chickpea curry, in my slow cooker. Browning the onion, ginger and garlic first really makes the sauce amazing. -Anjana Devasahayam, San Antonio, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 large baking potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2-1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon lime juice
Chopped fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice
Optional: Sliced red onion and lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 2-4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and dry seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes; transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker., Stir in chickpeas, potato and stock. Cook, covered, on low until potato is tender and flavors are blended, 6-8 hours., Stir in lime juice; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with rice and, if desired, red onion and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CURRIED RICE WITH CHICKPEAS (ST JOHN)



CURRIED RICE WITH CHICKPEAS (ST JOHN) image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small white onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tbsp curry powder
185g basmati rice
120g drained canned chickpeas
425ml vegetable stock
40g golden raisins (optional)
25g toasted almond slivers (optional)
2 tbsp coarsely chopped chervil
Sea salt and black pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, and sauté the onion, celery and garlic until the onion is translucent; about six minutes. Add the curry powder, stir for a minute, then add the rice, chickpeas and stock, as well as the raisins and almonds, if using, and bring to a boil. Cover, turn the heat to medium-low, and simmer gently until the rice is tender and all the liquid absorbed; 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the chervil, season and set aside, covered, for five minutes. Fluff with a fork, then heap on to platters bordered with lemon wedges.

CHICKPEAS AND RICE



Chickpeas and Rice image

This is a recipe that I got from a vegetarian cookbook and made a few modifications to. We have fallen for this dish and now make it a few times a month. My two year old also loves it. We tried it out on some non-vegetarians and they all loved it.

Provided by jkworth

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup parsley
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup basmati rice (uncooked)
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Cook water, rice, thyme, and bay leaf and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil and half of the butter in a skillet and then add chickpeas.
  • When chickpeas start to lightly brown (about 5 mins) add parsley and the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and mix rice and chickpeas together until rice is a golden color.
  • Mix in remaining butter (cubed) and Parmesan cheese.

CURRIED RICE



Curried Rice image

I've been cooking this simple rice dish for more than 40 years. The pleasant curry flavor is especially nice with roasted chicken, turkey or duck, making it the perfect addition to a holiday spread.-Bess Placha, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram, thyme and sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute rice and onion in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CURRIED CHICKPEAS OVER RICE



Curried Chickpeas over Rice image

This is a wonderful way to serve garbanzo beans, AKA chickpeas. This dish has a rich tomato-cream sauce with a Caribbean flare. Serve with mildly flavored veggies. Fry very ripe plantains and add to you meal for a wonderful sweet and salty combo. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove by mixing the rice and curried chickpeas, or reheat in toaster oven or microwave. Special Notes: Use soymilk or coconut milk if you are unable to find coconut cream. Beware - "cream of coconut" is sweet, and should not be used in this dish.

Provided by Chef Ri

Categories     Curries

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (13 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can coconut cream, half
1 small tomatoes, chopped
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 -2 tablespoon oil
salt

Steps:

  • Cook rice per directions.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan.
  • Saute onions over medium-high heat.
  • Add tomatoes once onions are soft. Smash the tomatoes in the pot.
  • Add the curry powder and stir.
  • Add coconut cream/milk and stir. (add a little more if you desire more sauce)
  • Salt to taste.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add chickpeas, cover and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot over rice.

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