Creamy Butter Chickpeas

Name: Creamy Butter Chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 can 15 ounce chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 can 15 ounce crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro for garnish

A cozy and comforting plant based version of the classic butter chicken using protein packed chickpeas.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Indian· July 20, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

If you love a good curry but want to keep things meatless, this butter chickpea recipe is going to be your new go to. It uses all the warming spices you expect in a rich tomato base, making it feel just as indulgent as the original.

My favorite thing about this dish is how quickly it comes together for a weeknight dinner. Make sure to serve it over hot basmati rice or with a side of warm naan to soak up every last drop of that velvety sauce.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 can 15 ounce chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 can 15 ounce crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
2
Add the diced onion and cook until it is soft and translucent.
3
Stir in the garlic, ginger, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook for about one minute until the spices are fragrant.
4
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and the chickpeas. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
5
Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce is thick and smooth.
6
Taste the sauce and add salt if needed, then serve hot with a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro on top.

💡 Tips

This dish stores beautifully in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container. If you want a vegan version, simply swap the butter for coconut oil and use full fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream. For a little extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other spices.

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