How to make Chickpea curry

Preparation time: less than 30 mins
Cooking time: 10 to 30 mins
Serves 2
Vegetarian



Ingredients

- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp red chilli powder
- 1 fresh tomato, chopped
- 1 x 400g/14oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 5cm/2in piece root ginger, grated
- pinch of garam masala
- Pitta breads or plain basmati rice, to serve

Method

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 tomato. 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 cooking. Cover and simmer for five minutes. Then add the ginger and the garam masala. Cook for another minute.
4. Serve with pitta breads or plain basmati rice.