Malabar Chickpea- Protein Packed Recipe

Adding a flavourful twist to the Indian classic dish, we are here with the Malabar chickpeas! This recipe is a recreation of our favourite home cooked chole. Just by adding a few elements like curry leaves and fresh grated coconut, you can try this easy, 20 min recipe for your next family lunch.

Ingredients

• 1cup chickpeas (boiled)
• 3tbsp coconut oil
• 1 Cup coconut cream
• 1/2 cup Fresh cream
• 2tbsp curry leaves
• 1tsp mustard seeds
• 2-3 green chillies (sliced)
• ½ cup coconut chutney
• ¼ cup onion (chopped)
• ¼ cup tomato (chopped)
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• 1tsp turmeric powder
• Salt (as per taste)
• Coriander (for garnish)

Procedure:-

• Take a pan over medium low heat. Add- coconut oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies.
• Saute for 2 mins till it sizzles.
• Next step to add chopped onions to the pan.
• Cook this mix for 5-7mins or until onions are soft and a little brown from the ends.
• Add tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric, salt to bring out those Indian flavours.
• Cook for another 8-10 mins and after mixing it all together, add freshly grounded coconut and cook 3-4 mins.
• Add the protein star – boiled
• To make it extra rich, add some coconut milk and fresh cream. Mix everything evenly and let it cook on low heat for another 5 mins
• Garnish with coriander and serve hot.

You can try it with rice or your choice of bread and enjoy with your family or friends.