This recipe is a tasty way to incorporate a variety of healthy spices and watercress into a delicious dish perfect for lunch or a side.
Chana Masala (Spicy Chickpeas) with Watercress
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- One 16-ounce can chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans), or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas plus 1/2 cup water
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 large bunch or 2 handfuls fresh watercress, trimmed
Preparation
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and saute until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chickpeas straight from the can, including all the liquid. Add the lemon juice and spices, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, adding more water if needed, until the chickpeas are browned and soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Reduce the heat, add the watercress, and cover. Cook until the watercress has wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.
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