{"id":"68d57434-3b00-43d4-a6e5-d4debc597bcc","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/68d57434-3b00-43d4-a6e5-d4debc597bcc","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/a45877598/indian-butter-chickpeas-recipe/","title":"Indian Butter Chickpeas","description":"Simmered in an aromatic tomato gravy, this vegetarian spin on classic butter chicken will forever change the way you look at a can of chickpeas.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT40M","ingredients":[{"text":"4 tbsp. unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 yellow onion, finely chopped","item":"yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 tsp. (or more) kosher salt, divided","item":"(or more) kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1/2 c. tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped","item":"serrano chile, seeded","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 tbsp. grated or finely chopped peeled ginger","item":"grated or finely chopped peeled ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 (14.5-oz.) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed","item":"(14.5-oz.) can chickpeas, drained","quantity":2,"preparation":"rinsed"},{"text":"1/8 tsp. baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. garam masala","item":"garam masala","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. Kashmiri chili powder or 3/4 tsp. paprika plus 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper","item":"Kashmiri chili powder or 3/4 tsp. paprika plus 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 c. heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 c. water","item":"water","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tbsp. dried fenugreek leaves or kasoori methi (optional)","item":"dried fenugreek leaves or kasoori methi","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1/4 c. fresh cilantro leaves, torn or coarsely chopped","item":"fresh cilantro leaves, torn or coarsely chopped","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Cooked jasmine rice or naan, for serving","item":"Cooked jasmine rice or naan, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and 1/2 tsp. salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until darkened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add chile and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant and tomato paste is starting to stick to bottom of pan, about 1 minute more."},{"number":2,"text":"Add chickpeas and baking soda and stir to combine, then add garam masala, cumin, and chili powder and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and incorporated, about 30 seconds."},{"number":3,"text":"Stir in cream, 1 cup water, fenugreek (if using), and 1/2 tsp. salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced, 10 to 15 minutes; season with more salt, if needed. Top with cilantro."},{"number":4,"text":"Divide rice among bowls or plates. Spoon chickpea mixture over rice."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.650431+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T01:09:33.497368+00:00"}