Indian Double Chickpea Noodles Recipe

Indian Double Chickpea Noodles Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 serrano or other hot green chile, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup vegetable broth or water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups crispy chickpea noodles, plus more for garnish
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Method

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the garlic, chile and ginger and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute
3. Stir in coriander, cumin and turmeric
4. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas and broth
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste
7. Add the noodles, gently stirring to mix them in
8. Cook just long enough to heat the noodles and barely soften them, about 1 minute
9. Transfer to a large serving bowl, sprinkle with noodles and cilantro and serve immediately

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