Fragrant Chickpea Stew

Name: Fragrant Chickpea Stew
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 medium red onion, chopped (1 cup); 5 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, ground (see Ingredient Note); 1 cup water; 1 red potato, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 19-ounce or 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 1 medium tomato, cut into 1-inch cubes; Ingredient Note: Coriander seeds are tiny and yellowish brown; they are produced when cilantro is allowed to seed. They smell slightly citric. Their flavor does not resemble, in any way, that of cilantro.

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"When time is of the essence, this hearty stew makes a quick meal. It has a complex, almost beefy flavor that develops when the onion and garlic are cooked until dark brown. Accompany with steamed rice or whole-wheat flatbreads (chapatis). Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 tablespoon canola oil

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1 teaspoon cumin seeds

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1 medium red onion, chopped (1 cup)

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5 medium cloves garlic, minced

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1 tablespoon coriander seeds, ground (see Ingredient Note)

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1 cup water

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1 red potato, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes

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1 19-ounce or 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided

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1 medium tomato, cut into 1-inch cubes

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Ingredient Note: Coriander seeds are tiny and yellowish brown; they are produced when cilantro is allowed to seed. They smell slightly citric. Their flavor does not resemble, in any way, that of cilantro.

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