Curry Leaf Kale and Garam Masala Braised Chickpeas

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Level: Easy
Total: 10 hr 30 min
Prep: 20 min
Inactive: 8 hr
Cook: 2 hr 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  2. 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek
  3. 12 curry leaves
  4. 3 tablespoons melted ghee
  5. 1 tablespoon ginger root, peeled and minced
  6. 1 clove garlic, minced
  7. 1 small onion, finely diced
  8. 1 red chile, seeded and minced
  9. 1 1/2 pounds kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped
  10. 1 cup Masala Braised Chickpeas, recipe follows
  11. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  12. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  13. 8 ounces dried chickpeas
  14. 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
  15. 6 whole cloves
  16. 4 black cardamom pods, cracked
  17. 2 teaspoons coriander seed
  18. 2 teaspoons cumin seed
  19. 2 bay leaves
  20. Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
  21. 1 dried red chile
  22. 12 cilantro stems
  23. 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  24. Two 12-ounce bottles lager beer

Instructions

  1. Cook the cumin, fenugreek and curry leaves in the ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly toasted and fragrant, 2 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, onions and chiles and continue cooking until the onions are browned and translucent, about 3 minutes. Turn the heat to high, add the kale and cook until barely wilted and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the Masala Braised Chickpeas and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper and serve immediately.
  2. For Masala Braised Chickpeas: Place the chickpeas in a bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Let soak overnight in the refrigerator, and then drain. Toast the coriander, cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon and chile in a small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 2 minutes. Set aside to cool. Combine the chickpeas, toasted spices and cilantro stems in a 6-quart Dutch oven. Pour in the chicken stock and beer and bring to a boil, skimming off any foam from the surface. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the chickpeas are tender, 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. Drain the chickpeas, and let cool completely in the pot. Yield: 4 cups.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 528
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Carbohydrates 69 g
Dietary Fiber 17 g
Sugar 12 g
Protein 25 g
Cholesterol 25 mg
Sodium 1443 mg

 

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