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Tangy Chickpea Curry

By July 25, 2012All About Chickpeas

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of ginger paste
  • 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • 1 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 15.5 ounce can of garbanzo beans (drained)
  • 1 tablespoon of curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons of cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground red pepper powder
  • 1 handful of chopped cilantro

Directions
1. Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
2. Chop the onion and add it to the hot oil along with the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
3. Toss and cook for about 5 minutes.
4. When the onion has started to brown, add in the ginger, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes.
5. Stir and slightly mash the tomatoes with a fork or potato masher.
6. Add the chickpeas, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the remaining ingredients except the cilantro.
7. Thoroughly stir and cover.
8. Simmer on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Toss in the cilantro and serve over rice or couscous.