Chana Makhani (Indian Butter Chickpeas)

Name: Chana Makhani (Indian Butter Chickpeas)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter, measured separately and chilled; 1 , onion, peeled and chopped fine; 5 , garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 4 teaspoons grated, ginger; 1 , serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced; 1 tablespoon, garam masala; 1 teaspoon, ground coriander; ½ teaspoon, ground cumin; ½ teaspoon, pepper; 1½ cups, water; ½ cup, tomato paste; 1 tablespoon, sugar; 1 teaspoon, table salt; 1 cup, heavy cream; 2 (15-ounce) cans, chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh cilantro, measured separately

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Tender chickpeas are blanketed in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce in this family-friendly vegetarian dinner.

SERVES4

TIME1 hour

What Kids Are Saying"I wanted to take a bath in the sauce! It was super yummy and not as spicy as I thought." —Collin, recipe tester, age 14

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Tender chickpeas blanketed in a creamy, spiced (not spicy!) tomato sauce—chana makhani is a cozy, comforting vegetarian dinner that kids and grown-ups alike will love. The sauce gets much of its flavor from garam masala. In Indian cooking, ...

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