Indian Butter Chickpeas Recipe

**Servings:** 2

**Total Time:** 40 minutes

**Preparation Time:** 10 minutes

**Overnight Preparation Required:** Not Applicable

**Cooking Time:** 30 minutes

### Tools
- Induction stovetop
- Air fryer
- Medium saucepan
- Blender
- Spatula
- Mixing bowls

### Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas (canned, drained, and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

### Instructions

1. **Prepare Chickpeas:**
    - Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel. Air fry chickpeas for 10 minutes or until crispy.

2. **Make the Sauce:**
    - Heat butter in a medium saucepan on the induction stovetop at medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onions are soft and translucent.

3. **Spice It Up:**
    - Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder to the saucepan. Stir and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. **Blend and Simmer:**
    - Add tomato sauce and heavy cream to the saucepan. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a blender to puree the sauce until smooth.

5. **Combine and Serve:**
    - Add air-fried chickpeas to the sauce, simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

### Health Benefits
- Rich in plant-based protein
- High in fiber
- Contains anti-inflammatory spices

### Keywords
L/D, Chickpeas, Indian, Butter, Induction, Air Fryer

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