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chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: split peas

Black beans provide a similar texture and flavor, while split peas are often less expensive.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored for health and cost.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños add heat, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers unique flavor and health benefits.

Soak chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in ginger, garlic, and green chilies; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt; cook for 2 minutes.

Add the soaked chickpeas and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chickpeas are tender.

Stir in garam masala and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro.

Serve hot with rice or flatbreads.

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