Chickpea Curry

Name: Chickpea Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 400 g canned chick-peas; 1 tbsp oil; 1 onion; 1 garlic clove; 2 inches piece gingerroot; 0.25 tsp red chili powder; 0.5 tsp cumin powder; 0.25 tsp coriander powder; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 0.25 tsp salt; 1 fresh tomatoes; 1 pinch garam masala

Chick-peas and tomatoes come together in this South Asian curry, fragrant with clove and chilli and simmered on the stove.

25 min · Serves 2 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · 25 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Heat a deep saucepan or a medium sized wok and add the oil or butter followed by the onions and garlic.
2
Fry the mixture till the onions are caramelised. Then add the salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric and red chilli powders. Mix for a minute and tip in the tomatoes. Cook the sauce until it begins to thicken.
3
Add ¼ cup of water and stir. Then tip in the chickpeas and mix. Mash a few of the chickpeas while mixing.
4
Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Then add the ginger and the garam masala. Cook for another minute and serve.
5 min