North African Chickpea Soup (Lablabi)

I've always been fascinated by the tantalizing and robust flavors that are so distinctive of Mediterranean cuisines. There is a vibran...

Chickpea Potato Koftas with Ricotta Cheese

I adore koftas and have experimented with many varieties in my kitchen. Popular in the Middle East and India, they are often made with gro...

Chickpea Quinoa Pumpkin Burgers

Holidays are a low key affair with me, and although they are often an opportunity to celebrate with more elaborate food spreads, I really ...

Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Hummus with Goat Cheese

Hummus has long been a popular and easy summer meal solution. Also a delightful appetizer to serve to guests, such a simple indulgence wil...

Basmati Rice Spiked with Chickpea Flour Dumplings

As has been the case for many years, when I am looking for inspiration I often turn to 660 Curries by Raghavan Iyer. All of the essential...

Creamy Avocado Carrot-Kale Slaw with Chickpeas

What to do when cravings for a healthy kale slaw and plump buttery cooked chickpeas coincide? Why, just toss some of those chickpeas into ...

Chickpeas with Mushrooms

The first recipe I ever tried from At Home with Madhur Jaffrey was this spicy chickpea and mushroom dish. Well, how could I resist combin...

Black Chana Masala

Chana masala — or spiced chickpeas — is one of the most famous of traditional Indian dishes and a favorite of vegetarians and non-vegetari...