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chickpea stir fry recipe

The Chickpea Stir Fry | Quick and Easy Recipe

Chickpea stir fry. This recipe makes a high-protein, vegan and a gluten-free meal for your mornings. Add this delcious breakfast bowl of nutrition benefits to promote a healthier lifestyle.

Keyword 30 min or less, gluten-free, plant-based, sides, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 Cups Servings
Author Fazna Irfan

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil or any other cooking oil
  • Few Curry leaves (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seed (optional)
  • 1-2 Sundried red chilies (optional)
  • 1/2 medium-size Onion diced or sliced
  • 1/3 tsp Termeric powder
  • 1/3 tsp Black pepper powder or as needed
  • 1/3 tsp Curry powder (optional)
  • 1/2 tbsp Maldives fish (optional)
  • 1 can (796ml) Chickpeas drained
  • Salt as needed
  • Lime as needed

Instructions

  1. Start by heating a non-stick pan or a wok over medium heat.

  2. Add oil first, then the sundried red chili peppers, mustard seeds and curry leaves.

  3. When the ingredients start to splutter, add the onions and sauté for a minute.

  4. Lower the heat, add the spices (turmeric, black pepper, and curry powder) along with the Maldives fish.

  5. Next, add the drained chickpeas. Mix well, let it cook with the lid covered on for about 5 minutes.

  6. Take the lid off and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  7. Add lime before taking off the heat.

  8. NOTE – Taste test to see if more salt and lime need adjusting. For extra spice, add more black pepper powder. 

  9. Best served with deep-fried curd chilli pepper on the side.