Chickpea Curry

A healthy, cheap, and filling vegetarian curry featuring chickpeas, tomatoes, and aromatic spices cooked in a single pan.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 246 kcals 492 kcals
Carbohydrates 26 grams 52 grams
Fat 9 grams 18 grams
Protein 10 grams 20 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals
1
servings
Pitta Bread
for serving
1
servings
Basmati Rice
for serving
LegumesPulses
400
g
Chickpeas
canned, drained and rinsed
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
1.25
ml
2.5
ml
1
pinch
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped
1
piece
Tomato
chopped
5
cm
Ginger
grated root

Steps

  • Heat oil in a deep saucepan or wok and fry onions and garlic until caramelised.
  • Stir in salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chilli powders for one minute.
  • Add chopped tomato and cook until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Stir in 60ml of water and add the chickpeas.
  • Mash some chickpeas and simmer covered for five minutes.
  • Add ginger and garam masala then cook for one final minute.
  • Serve with pitta breads or plain basmati rice.