Chickpea Stew with Tomatoes and Green Chilli

A hearty vegetarian chickpea stew with spices, tomatoes, and spinach. Serve with yoghurt and spiced pitta bread crisps.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 257 kcals 1028 kcals
Carbohydrates 27 grams 108 grams
Fat 10 grams 40 grams
Protein 11 grams 44 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
120
ml
Plain Yoghurt
for serving
GrainsCereals
2
piece
Pitta Bread
for serving
LegumesPulses
800
g
Chickpeas
drained, from tins
Liquids
80
ml
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
finely sliced
1
tsp
1
tsp
1
tsp
Turmeric
optional
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
30
ml
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Onion
finely sliced
2
tsp
Ginger
freshly grated
1
piece
Green Chilli
seeded and finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat a large deep frying pan over a medium to high heat.
  • Sauté the oil, onion, garlic, ginger, chillies, and salt for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Add chickpeas, 80ml water, cumin, turmeric, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes until liquid evaporates.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes to soften.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and adjust seasonings.
  • Fold through the spinach and garnish with yoghurt.
  • Break pitta bread into pieces and drizzle with oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Bake in a moderate oven for 10-12 minutes until crisp.
  • Serve the stew on a warmed plate with the pitta crisps.