Dinner for 2
Kala Chana Ghugni
$9.65for 4145 minServes 2
Brown chickpeas simmer with onions, ginger-garlic paste, warm spices, and chili, then finish with cilantro and lime.
Photo: veganricha.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.58Typical price |
 | Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.46Typical price |
 | Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.83 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- 145 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.41 per serving$9.65 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup brown chickpeas
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 hot green chili such as serrano
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 tsp toasted ground cumin
- 2 1/2 tsp lime juice or as needed (optional)
Steps
- Cover the chickpeas with water in a 4-quart pot, boil for 5 minutes, cover, and rest for 60 minutes.
- Drain the chickpeas, cover them with fresh water, and simmer for 50 minutes until tender.
- Heat oil in the same pot over medium heat and toast cumin seeds and bay leaves for 1 minute.
- Cook sliced onion, chili, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, cayenne, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and salt for 8 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas and 1 cup water, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Top with chopped onion, cilantro, toasted cumin, and lime juice.
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