Cholay (Curried Chickpeas)

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds (900g) dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon (15g) grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon (1.5g) ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon (1.5g) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (1.5g) ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon (1.5g) garam masala
• 1 (400g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup (250ml) vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup (120ml) full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) cayenne pepper, or to taste
• Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Rinse the soaked chickpeas and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
4. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and sauté for another minute.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, coconut milk, salt, and cayenne pepper.
6. Bring to a boil, then add the drained chickpeas.
7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chickpeas are tender.
8. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
9. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 300 per serving
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 15g
• Carbohydrate: 40g
• Fiber: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Flavorful and aromatic, with a balanced blend of spices.
• Creamy and rich due to the addition of coconut milk.
• Warm and comforting, perfect for a cold evening.

User Comments:

• "Absolutely delicious! The chickpeas were cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredibly flavorful."
• "I love the creamy texture and the subtle heat from the cayenne pepper."
• "This dish is a perfect example of how beans and peas can be flavorful and satisfying."
• "I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but this dish changed my mind!"
• "The perfect comfort food for a cold winter night."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overcook the chickpeas, as they can become mushy.
• If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can soak the chickpeas overnight and then boil them for about an hour, or until tender.
• Adjust the level of spice to your taste by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
• Serve with rice, roti, or naan bread for a complete meal.