Curried Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)

This is quick and easy because it uses canned garbanzos (chickpeas). Serve with hot Basmati rice and naan bread.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  teaspoon mustard seeds (black or yellow)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 cup shallot, peeled and minced
• 2 (15 1/2ounce) cans garbanzo beans
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
•  salt, to taste
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Fry mustard seeds in oil until they begin to pop. Add red pepper flakes and shallot and saute until shallot is soft.
3. Add garbanzos, turmeric, cumin, ginger, salt and enough water to prevent sticking. Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.