Indian / beginner
Weeknight Chana Masala
Chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato and onion sauce — a hearty vegan curry built from pantry staples.
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Chickpeas recipes
Discover 36 Chickpeas recipes with ingredients and step-by-step directions.
Moroccan / beginner
Moroccan Zaalouk Stewed Eggplant And Chickpea Tagine
A comforting vegetarian skillet featuring roasted smoky eggplant partially mashed into garlic tomatoes, chickpeas, and spices.
Moroccan / beginner
Moroccan Harissa Chickpea And Carrot Stew
A vibrant vegetarian stew featuring tender carrots and hearty chickpeas cooked in a spicy harissa and tomato broth garnished with fresh cilantro.
Somali / beginner
Somali Xawaash Spiced Chickpea And Spinach Stew
A wholesome vegetarian stew packed with protein-rich chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato base and finished with tender spinach.
Palestinian / intermediate
Palestinian Spiced Chicken And Chickpea Rice Bowl
Fragrant basmati rice infused with warm allspice, turmeric, whole garlic cloves, tender chicken thighs, and nutty chickpeas in a single pot.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Noodle Soup With Chickpeas And Minted Yogurt
A comforting Afghan noodle soup featuring flat wheat noodles, tender chickpeas, ground turmeric, and fresh herbs, served topped with garlic-mint strained yogurt.
Palestinian / intermediate
Hebron Style Garlic Lamb And Chickpea Pilaf
A warm and fragrant Palestinian rice dish featuring tender browned lamb shoulder, sweet whole garlic cloves, and soft chickpeas spiced with warm allspice and cumin.
Indian Punjabi / intermediate
Amritsari Crispy Spiced Fish Fry
Golden, fragrant fish fillets coated in carom seed and gram flour batter, shallow-fried for a crisp exterior and succulent interior.
Lebanese / beginner
Lebanese Cauliflower And Chickpea Tahini Stew
Golden seared cauliflower florets and tender chickpeas simmered in a warm garlic tahini sauce seasoned with toasted cumin and coriander.
Palestinian / intermediate
Palestinian Sumac Beef And Chard Stew With Chickpeas
A rich Gazan-style simmered stew featuring tender beef, earthy Swiss chard, and chickpeas, balanced by tart sumac and creamy tahini.
Egyptian / intermediate
Egyptian Spiced Beef And Spinach Stew With Chickpeas
Warm, nourishing stew featuring tender beef simmered with earthy spinach, hearty chickpeas, and aromatic warm spices in a light tomato base.
Punjabi / intermediate
Punjabi Yogurt Curry With Crispy Onion Fritters
Tangy golden yogurt and chickpea flour broth simmered gently and studded with crisp fried onion pakoras.
Lebanese / beginner
Lebanese Warm Chickpea Fatteh With Garlic Yogurt And Toasted Pine Nuts
Layers of crispy baked pita pieces, warm spiced chickpeas, garlic tahini yogurt sauce, and golden toasted pine nuts.
Turkish / intermediate
Turkish Skillet Lamb Braise With Chickpeas And Maras Pepper
Tender lamb shoulder seared with aromatic onions, simmered with chickpeas in a warm Maraş pepper and tomato gravy.
Ethiopian / beginner
Ethiopian Garlic Chickpea Stew With Spiced Butter
A velvety, fragrant shiro-style stew made by slowly simmering roasted chickpea flour in an aromatic onion broth spiced with garlic, ginger, and warm berbere.
Moroccan / beginner
Moroccan Saffron Chickpea And Sweet Potato Skillet
A vibrant simmered skillet of tender sweet potatoes and creamy chickpeas infused with saffron, ginger, and cumin.
Iranian / intermediate
Iranian Herb And Rice Meatballs In Saffron Tomato Broth
Succulent ground beef meatballs blended with cooked basmati rice and fresh herbs, poached in a fragrant saffron and warm spice broth.
Lebanese / beginner
Lebanese Baked Eggplant And Chickpea Stew With Dried Mint
A vibrant vegetarian dish of caramelized oven-roasted eggplant and hearty chickpeas cooked in a tangy tomato sauce accented with pomegranate molasses and dried mint.
Pakistani / intermediate
Lahori Murgh Cholay
A comforting Lahori street food classic featuring tender chicken simmered with chickpeas in a deeply spiced onion tomato gravy enriched with cracked black pepper and roasted cumin.
Punjabi / intermediate
Amritsari Black Tea Infused Chickpea Curry
Robust chickpeas simmered in a dark, tangy gravy infused with black tea, dried pomegranate powder, and warming spices.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Braised Spiced Beef Meatballs In Garlic Tomato Sauce
Savory halal beef meatballs seasoned with coriander and cumin, gently simmered with chickpeas in a thick garlic and tomato gravy.
Bengali Inspired / beginner
Bengali Panch Phoron Squash And Chickpea Skillet
Sweet butternut squash and tender chickpeas simmered in a light pan gravy tempered with Bengali five-spice.
Turkish / beginner
Turkish Tomato And Garlic Braised Spinach With Chickpeas
Fresh spinach leaves and hearty chickpeas braised in a savory garlic and tomato broth, served warm topped with cool garlic-infused yogurt.
Ethiopian / beginner
Ethiopian Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower And Chickpea Stir-Fry
A vibrant yellow mild vegetable skillet featuring tender cauliflower florets, chickpeas, and sweet carrots simmered with warm turmeric, cardamom, and fresh green chile.