When able to plan ahead, dried chickpeas is recommended for this dish as the texture using cooked dried beans results in firmer bean texxture compared to the the all-mushy and dull texture of canned beans. Even falafels - chickpea patty taste better when using cooked dried beans.
That said, all above is do-able only when one is able to plan well ahead as dried beans typically need to be soaked overnight. So, if it is on the spur of the moment for a dish-in-a-hurry, canned beans definitely offers the other option.
This Chickpea (Channa) Curry 鸡豆咖哩 is cooked using similar recipe with a slight tweak (omitting the potatoes).
Chickpeas is also an excellent source of vitamins -A, Bs, C, E, K, minerals (Source: Livestrong.com, and Whole Foods ) and is long valued for its fiber content.
Sharing with My Legume Love Affair, MLLA #56 hosted at Lisa's Kitchen. As the legume baton is passed from The Well-Seasoned Cook to Lisa's Kitchen, a legume legacy is continued.
Tag: garbanzo beans, chickpeas
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