Vegan Butter Chickpeas: Easy Comfort Food for Every Home Cook
Enjoy a delicious and easy vegan version of the classic Indian Butter Chickpeas, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the vegan butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder; cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chickpeas and coconut milk, combining well.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Adjust spice levels according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg