Chickpea And Artichoke Masala Food

CHICKPEA AND ARTICHOKE MASALA

Steps:

• Process the onion, Garlic-Ginger Paste (recipe below), and tomatoes in a food processor or blender until smooth. I may be slightly textured.
• Meanwhile, warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the cumin seeds (and optional serrano chili). Once they're done popping, add the onion-tomato paste you just made, and saute until it thickens and deepens in color, about 10 minutes. I sauteed longer until the onions softened.
• Add the ground coriander, garam masala, paprika, and turmeric and saute about 30 seconds.
• Then add the yogurt, a little at a time so it doesn't curdle. NOTE: I temper the yogurt with some of the hot tomato mixture, add 1 Tablespoon at a time to warm up the yogurt & prevent curdling.
• Stir in the lime juice, chickpeas, artichokes, salt, to taste, and water. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. I simmered 30-40 up to 60 minutes. Taste for seasonings and serve garnished with cilantro over basmati rice or with Naan.
• GARLIC GINGER PASTE:.
• 1/2 cup cloves garlic, whole.
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled, 1/2-inch slices.
• 1/4 cup canola oil.
• Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
• Save what you don't use in a small glass jar. It should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.

CHICKEN ARTICHOKE TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• Combine grated garlic and ginger with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make a Ginger-Garlic Paste .
• In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, 3 tablespoons of Ginger-Garlic Paste, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 pepper. Cut any remaining fat from the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate about an hour, or in the refrigerator up to overnight.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the remaining Ginger-Garlic Paste and serrano peppers. Saute until lightly browned around the edges. Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato has darkened in color, about 3 minutes. Add the garam masala and the paprika and saute for about 1 minute to draw out their flavors.
• Add the tomatoes and remaining salt and stir into the mixture in the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes.
• Heat your gas grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grill with oil. Place the chicken on the grill, shaking off some of the excess marinade. Cook until it's charred, about 2 minutes on each side. (Don't worry that the chicken will still be a little uncooked, it finishes cooking in the sauce).
• Use an immersion blender and process sauce until smooth. Bring back up to a boil. Add the chicken and fenugreek leaves (use a grinder and pulse for a few seconds before adding). Take the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Add half-and-half and stir through.
• Garnish with minced fresh cilantro, and serve over basmati rice with naan bread.

ARTICHOKE AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the bread cubes on a baking sheet, and toast in oven until crisp throughout, about 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
• Combine the bread cubes, artichokes, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, and almonds in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with the vinegar and oil, season with the salt, and toss well. Add the parsley and mint, and toss again to distribute. Serve at room temperature.

CHICKPEA, ARTICHOKE, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chickpeas, artichokes, celery, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mint, oregano, and thyme together in a bowl; toss to coat completely.