Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a staple in Indian cooking. Browse through this selection of the best Vegetarian Indian Chickpea Recipes .

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  • Different types of Chickpeas
  • Indian Garbanzo Beans Recipes
  • Other ingredients you will likely need:

Chickpeas are also known as chana or chole and can be found in many recipes in Indian cuisine. They have the ability to soak up the wonderful Indian flavors.

Different types of Chickpeas

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a legume that comes in various types and varieties. They are a staple in many cuisines around the world and can be used in a wide range of dishes. Here are some different types of chickpeas:

  1. Kabuli Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum): These white chickpeas are the most common type and are larger in size with a beige color. Kabuli chickpeas are often used in dishes like salads and curries. They have a mild, nutty flavor and a creamy texture.
  2. Green Chickpeas: Also known as “chana” or “choliya,” green chickpeas are harvested while still young and have a bright green color. They have a slightly different flavor and texture compared to mature chickpeas, and they are often used in salads, snacks, and various Indian dishes.
  3. Black Chickpeas (Kala Chana or Desi Chana): These chickpeas are dark brown to black in color and are commonly used in Indian cuisine. They have a dense texture and a nuttier flavor compared to other chickpea varieties.

For these Indian food recipes, you can use canned chickpeas or dried chickpeas that require soaking then cooking. Checkout this Ultimate Guide to Instant Pot Chickpeas to get perfectly cooked chickpeas ready to use in your favourite Indian recipes.

All recipes in this collection are vegetarian and many are suitable for vegan diets. Love curries? Why not try our Indian Vegetarian Curry Recipes .

Some are main dishes and others would be great as a side dish.

Given at the bottom of the post are suggestions for you to build a complete meal.

Indian Garbanzo Beans Recipes

A bowl of Authentic Chana masala in a plate next to naan and rice bowl - 2 A bowl of instant pot chickpea coconut curry placed next to rice bowl. - 3 Instant pot chana pulao served in two plates - 4 chana saag curry served in a small bowl garnished with onion slices - 5 aloo chana masala served in a cast iron skillet - 6 a black kadai filled with black chickpea curry garnished with coriander leaves - 7 indian chickpea salad in a brown wooden bowl - 8 Mango Chickpea Salad served in a white round bowl. - 9 samosa chaat in a white plate, placed on a newspaper next to chutney bowl and nylon sev bowl - 10 papdi chaat is served in 2 plates with garnishes on the side - 11 an overhead shot of tandoori cauliflower taco - 12 Human hand is serving a baby potato pulao using a serving spoon - 13 Cooked black chickpeas with cooked potatoes and chopped tomatoes, cucumber mixed served in a bowl. - 14

Stuffed Wholewheat Buns with Chickpeas

Fresh Chickpea and Green Garlic Fritters (lila chana and lilu lasan vada)

Other ingredients you will likely need:

To make these Indian chickpea recipes, you will need:

Indian spices: red chili powder, turmeric powder, ground cumin, coriander powder and garam masala. Alternatively use your own spice blend such as a curry powder which includes coriander seeds.

Cayenne pepper can be used instead of red chili powder. A small pinch of black pepper can enhance the taste of certain dishes.

Whole spices such as cumin seeds, cinnamon, clove, cardamom and bay leaf

Tomatoes: fresh, tomato paste, tomato puree or tomato sauce

Onion, garlic, fresh ginger, green chili

Olive oil , or other such as coconut oil

Regular salt or sea salt

Garnishes: fresh cilantro

Kitchen gadgets like food processor and large pot are very useful for Indian or South Asia cooking.

For a complete meal, serve one of these Indian chickpea recipe as a main course with:

Gujarati rotli or Multigrain flour roti

Jeera rice , plain basmati rice or brown rice

Garlic and Coriander Naan

Indian Onion Salad – made with white or red onion, lemon juice and warm spices

Poppadoms / Papad

Cucumber Raita

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Indian Chickpea Recipes

Equipment

  • 1 large pot or pan
  • 1 Instant pot
  • 1 Food processor
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 authentic chana masala
  • 1 chana saag
  • 1 coconut chickpea curry recipe
  • 1 indian chickpea salad
  • 1 chana pulao
  • 1 chickpea tikka masala recipe

Instructions

  • Choose a dish from the Indian chickpea recipes post, and follow the instructions.
  • Most of the Indian chickpea recipes are prepared with aromatic spices.

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PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

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Indian Chickpea Recipes

Equipment

  • 1 large pot or pan
  • 1 Instant pot
  • 1 Food processor
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 authentic chana masala
  • 1 chana saag
  • 1 coconut chickpea curry recipe
  • 1 indian chickpea salad
  • 1 chana pulao
  • 1 chickpea tikka masala recipe

Instructions

  • Choose a dish from the Indian chickpea recipes post, and follow the instructions.
  • Most of the Indian chickpea recipes are prepared with aromatic spices.

Video

PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

This wonderfully creamy Pistachio Latte is made with steamed milk, pistachio cream and a shot of espresso. It has the cozy flavors of sweet pistachio and is perfect for those who are a fan of the Starbucks pistachio latte.

Recipes for the hot copycat Starbucks pistachio latte and iced version are given below.

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  • What is Pistachio Latte? What does this perfect Pistachio Latte taste like?
  • Starbucks Pistachio Latte
  • Why you will love this coffee recipe
  • Pistachio Latte list of ingredients
  • Equipment
  • How to make hot Pistachio Latte
  • Pro Tips
  • How to make Iced Pistachio Latte
  • Serving Suggestion
  • Other drinks recipes

I love coffee drinks whether its this Iced Coffee with Ice Cream , Ruby Chocolate Latte , Starbucks Copycat Eggnog Latte or this Lavender Frappuccino . During the cooler months, I love this seasonal pistachio latte which is on the starbucks menu in the winter months.

What is Pistachio Latte?

A pistachio latte is a coffee-based beverage that incorporates the flavor of pistachios.

It’s a variation of a classic latte, which consists of espresso and steamed milk. In a pistachio latte, the milk is often flavored with pistachio syrup or a pistachio paste, which imparts the distinct and nutty flavor of pistachios to the drink. The espresso provides the caffeine kick, while the steamed milk adds a creamy and smooth texture. The pistachio flavor can vary in intensity, depending on the amount of pistachio syrup or paste used.

Pistachio lattes have gained popularity and are often served hot, but can also be enjoyed iced for a refreshing twist.

Flavours of pistachio lattes vary depending on the coffee shop or café you visit.

What does this perfect Pistachio Latte taste like?

The pistachio latte taste is warm and nutty and slightly sweet. There is a subtle pistachio flavoring which complements the creamy milk.

Starbucks Pistachio Latte

The Starbucks version, served hot, iced, or as a frappuccino, combines espresso and milk with pistachio and is finished with a salted browned butter topping.

The starbucks copycat pistachio latte recipe, found on their own website, is prepared with a homemade pistachio syrup with almond extract and rich brown butter topping.

In this pistachio latte copycat recipe, I’ve used store bought pistachio cream which has much similarity to th

Why you will love this coffee recipe

Easy recipe made with simple ingredients (just 3 main ingredients) just like my Coconut Milk Coffee

Homemade version tastes just like the starbucks copycat pistachio recipe

Perfect for the pistachio lover

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Pistachio Latte list of ingredients

Pistachio cream – I use Pisti Sicilian Pistachio Cream spread. It is essentially a sweet pistachio sauce and is made from real pistachios, sugar, milk powder and olive oil. You may find it in a grocery store but definitely online.

If you do not have this, use pistachio nut butter. You can easily make homemade pistachio butter or store-bought.

Alternatively, use a pistachio coffee syrup such as Monin.

Milk – use the milk of your choice

You can use skimmed (nonfat) or semi skimmed milk. To make it extra creamy, use whole milk or half and half or even cream. I find that whole milk froths up best though.

Use plant-based milk such as oat milk, almond milk, pistachio milk, soy milk

Barista non-dairy milk is best for frothed milk as it is designed to be able to froth.

Note that coconut milk will impart its own flavour

Instant coffee

You can also use a cold brew

Optional

Chopped pistachio as a garnish

Sugar or other sweetener such as maple syrup or brown sugar if you want your drink sweeter.

Equipment

Tall glass or latte glass

Hand held milk frother or milk steamer

French press / Espresso machine / moka pot to prepare shots of espresso

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How to make hot Pistachio Latte

Warm milk in a small saucepan over the stove on medium heat or in the microwave until steaming.

Optionally, add a teaspoon of sugar if you want your latte sweet.

Spoon pistachio cream into a latte glass.

Swirl it around if you want to create a patterned effect.

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Pour the steaming milk into the glass and top up until 3/4 full.

Froth using a hand held milk frother until you achieve your desired foam and the pistachio sauce and milk is well incorporated

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Prepare an espresso shot using a coffee machine or use instant espresso powder to make a strong coffee.

Pour into the milk and mix.

Sprinkle over ground or chopped pistachios and serve immediately.

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Pro Tips

Chop as finely as possible or use ground pistachios otherwise they will sink into the foam.

If you do not have a frother, you might be able to use a high speed immersion blender to create froth. Another trick is to add the milk to a mason jar, seal tightly and shake vigorously to create froth.

Add more espresso shots if you want a stronger drink

How to make Iced Pistachio Latte

This is a simple recipe for an iced nutty latte. You do not need to steam or foam the milk but simply mix the espresso, milk and pistachio spread together.

Add pistachio spread to a glass.

Pour over cold milk and mix well.

Now pour in cold coffee

Serve the iced latte topped with ice.

Serving Suggestion

Top with an extra spoon of whipped cream.

I love hot lattes alongside these Pistachio Shortbread Biscuits or try a salted brown butter cookie.

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Other drinks recipes

Masala Chai

Karak Chai

Cardamom Chai

Billionaire’s Latte

Billionaire’s Hot Chocolate

Eggless Eggnog

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Starbucks Pistachio Latte

Equipment

  • 1 Tall glass or latte glass
  • 1 Hand held milk frother or milk steamer
  • 1 French press / Espresso machine / moka pot to prepare shots of espresso

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon pistachio cream I used pisti brand.
  • 200 millilitres milk
  • 30 millilitres espresso or one shot
  • ½ teaspoon sugar optional to sweeten

Instructions

How to make hot Pistachio Latte

  • Warm 200 millilitres milk in a small saucepan over the stove on medium heat or in the microwave until steaming.
  • Optionally, add a 1/2 teaspoon sugar if you want your latte sweet.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon pistachio cream into a latte glass
  • Swirl it around if you want to create a patterned effect
  • Pour the steaming milk into the glass and top up until 3/4 full.
  • Froth using a hand held milk frother until you achieve your desired foam and the pistachio sauce and milk is well incorporated
  • Prepare an espresso shot using a coffee machine or use instant espresso powder to make a strong coffee.
  • Pour 30 millilitres espresso into the milk and mix.
  • Sprinkle over ground or chopped pistachios and serve immediately.

How to make Iced Pistachio Latte

  • Add pistachio spread to a glass.
  • Pour over cold milk and mix well.
  • Now pour in cold coffee
  • Serve the iced latte topped with ice.

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Notes

Nutrition

PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.