Curry Chickpea Handpies Recipes

EASY CHICKPEA CURRY (CHANNA MASALA) RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent and begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Continue to cook over medium heat until garlic is fragrant and jalapeño is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper then continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and water. Stir to incorporate, making sure to use the spoon the scrape off any brown bits that have appeared on the bottom or sides of the pot.
• As the tomatoes break down, the mixture should take on the texture of a thick stew. Add more water if needed before bringing everything to a simmer and then cover with a lid.
• Once covered, cook for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
• Remove lid, reduce heat to low and mix in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Cook over low heat 1-2 minutes until the cilantro has wilted and turned bright green.
• Serve over basmati rice or with a side of naan.
• Enjoy!

CURRY CHICKPEA HANDPIES

Steps:

• In a large straight sided skillet heat oil on medium-high. Add onion, cook stirring, until translucent, 3 minutes. Stir in curry paste, chickpeas, potatoes, coconut milk, and 1/3 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are almost tender, about 8 minutes. Add spinach, stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Cool completely.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 piece of dough into an 18-inch square (about 1/8-inch thick). Cut out six 6-inch squares. Brush edges with egg. Place 1/3 cup filling on one side of a square. Fold dough over to enclose filling creating a triangle. Press edges to seal. Cut 3 small vents in top. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.To Freeze and Bake Later: Freeze in single layer on baking sheet, 2 hours. Transfer to freezer bags. Will keep, frozen, for up to 1 month. To serve, heat oven to 375 degrees. Brush hand-pies with egg. Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and bubbling, 45 minutes.To Bake and Serve: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Refrigerate pies on baking sheet for 30 minutes. Brush with egg then bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 30 minutes.