Zesty Indian Butter Chickpea Bowls
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

A flavorful and protein-packed weeknight dinner that takes you on a global culinary adventure! Tender chickpeas simmered in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato-based sauce, served over basmati rice with roasted cauliflower. A kid-friendly, family-approved twist on classic butter chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cauliflower florets with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.


