Fragrant Chickpea Stew Recipe

Fragrant Chickpea Stew Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 5 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, ground (see Note)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 red potato, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1 medium tomato, cut into 1-inch cubes
  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook cumin seeds for 10 seconds. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until dark brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add coriander; cook, stirring, for 20 seconds. Stir in water, potato, chickpeas, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon cilantro. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the potato is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Add tomato, increase heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro and serve.