Curried Chickpeas

Curried Chickpeas
  • Author: Anonymous

This aromatic and flavorful chickpea curry will transport your taste buds to a world of exotic spices and rich textures. With a harmonious blend of cumin, turmeric, and paprika, each bite delivers a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. Perfect for a wholesome meal that is both satisfying and nourishing, this curry is bound to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1-2 red chillies , deseeded and chopped
  • 1 clove
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 onion , finely chopped
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
  • 400g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 small tomatoes , chopped
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Fry the cumin, chillies, clove, cinnamon and bay leaf together until the cumin starts to crackle. Tip in the onion, turmeric and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 mins until starting to soften, then add the garlic.
  • Continue cooking 4-5 mins until the onion is soft, then add chickpeas, paprika, black pepper and ground coriander. Give everything a good stir so the chickpeas are well coated in the spices.
  • Add the tomatoes and 2 tbsp water. Cook on a medium heat until tomatoes are soft and the sauce is thick and pulpy. Take off the heat and sprinkle on the coriander.

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Cook Time

15M

Prep Time

PT15M

Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150 calories
  • Fat Content: 8 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 15 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 3 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 6 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.35 milligram of sodium