Chickpea Masala with Cumin and Scallion Rice | A Flavorful Vegan or Vegetarian Meal
For many of us, Indian Cuisine is synonymous with spice and flavor. The delicious aroma of cumin lingers in the air as you bite into a freshly cooked dish. This vegan and vegetarian recipe for Chickpea Masala with Cumin and Scallion Rice is no exception. It is bursting with warm spices, fragrant aromas, and an abundance of delicious flavors that will delight even the most discerning palates! My family was excited to try this comforting yet vibrant meal with roasted chickpeas simmered in aromatic tomato masala sauce and served over fluffy steamed cumin-scallion rice. It has been on our meal rotation ever since. Once everything was plated up on my table, I knew that what I had created was something really special! Come join me on this flavorful journey and explore all this delightful dish has to offer!
The popular spice blend in India and the word ‘garam masala’ is mysterious and fascinating. Garam masala is a household essential for many families, especially in Indian culture. This spice mix is truly something special and unique that adds a certain warmth and flavor to the dishes created, and I always add it to any Indian dish that I make. It’s incredible to think it was such an integral part of cuisine centuries ago and has endured throughout the years. Not only is garam masala a healthy way to season your food but making your own recipe is an incredibly delightful experience. Each time you make it, you can mix and match from bold flavors like cumin or cardamom to milder ones like star anise or cinnamon. So why not take the journey and embark on this fascinating culinary exploration? If nothing else, it will provide for interesting conversations around the dinner table!
Here’s Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The warm and fragrant flavors and aromas are comforting and hearty.
This makes an excellent meal for a gathering or family event.
It is quick to cook but abundant in flavor.
Chickpea Masala with Cumin and Scallion Rice | A Flavorful Vegan or Vegetarian Meal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the diced onions and chopped bell pepper in a heavy-bottomed pot with two tablespoons of olive oil.
- Sauté on medium-low heat until the onions are translucent and the red peppers are soft, and then stir in the minced garlic and ginger.
- Add in the tomato paste and cook it for 30 seconds to a minute before adding in all the spices, followed by the vegetable broth and the rinsed and drained beans.
- Bring the entire pot up to a simmer and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and finely chopped cilantro and stir to combine.
- Simmer with the lid on this time for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve warm over rice.
- Rinse the rice in cold water and then let it soak in water for 30 minutes.
- Add the olive oil to a heavy-bottomed pot along with the cumin seeds, minced garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper, and sauté them until the ingredients are fragrant—about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the water and vegetable broth and stir.
- Drain your rice and add it to the pot along with the sliced scallions and bring the pot up to a rolling boil.
- Cover the pot with a heavy lid and let it simmer on low for 25 minutes. You want to see some bubbles on the surface but not a full-roiling boil.
- After 25 minutes, turn the heat off and resist opening the lid. Let it sit for 15 minutes before opening.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
Bean Substitutions: You can replace the beans with your favorite variety. Another bean that works well in this dish is butter beans.
Heavy Cream: The heavy cream can easily be replaced with a lighter version, such as 2% milk, coconut cream, or coconut milk, to make this dish vegan.
Basmati Rice: I always have basmati rice in my pantry. You can also use other types of rice, such as brown rice, jasmine rice, etc. but be sure to adjust the liquid measurements for the water and vegetable broth to ensure that the rice you are using cooks properly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
671.76Carbs
105.49 gCholesterol
21.36 mgFat
19.77 gFiber
16.36 gNet carbs
89.14 gProtein
20.89 gSat. Fat
6.13 gSodium
1281.62 mgSugar
12.92 gPlease note that the nutritional information on this website is calculated using online tools and may need to be more accurate. Use it as a rough guide only. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by relying solely on this data. You are responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information you use is accurate and useful. For more information, click here.
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