Curried chickpeas

Curried chickpeas

Serve this side as part of an Indian meal for a healthy bit of spice

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian, Super healthy

Method

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

PER SERVING

150 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 3g, sugar 3g, salt 0.35 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2011.

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  • 26 January 2011

    Debs rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely delicious! added a couple of extra tomatoes and a little salt. Will be making again very soon.

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  • 28 January 2011

    Janet commented on this recipe

    I am not seeing the ingredients for this recipe...why? Janet

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  • 12 April 2011

    sally rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really simple to make, a speedy and delicious mid week supper.

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  • 04 June 2011

    BlueFish rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Maybe I'm doing something wrong but the chickpeas just wouldn't take on any of the spices. I left it overnight and it tasted a bit better but I think you deffinetly need more than 15 mins cooking.

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  • 10 July 2011

    hellyblue rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    One of my favourites now, great to freeze, perfect amount of spice for me. Definitely good as a side dish for commited meat eaters too!

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  • 26 July 2011

    Gemma rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Lovely recipe. I make it in advance as its better when left for a day or so and reheat. I tend to cook it for a little longer and add some tinned chopped tomatoes too.

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  • 22 September 2011

    Anarcook rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Great recipe. Worth adding all the ingredients as you get a nice, complex sauce with this curry. Added a little more water than recommended and used dried chilli instead of fresh. Perfect as a quick supper for one or two with a bit of bismati rice and homemade roti, or to accompany another, richer dish.

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  • 26 February 2012

    CaroC rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I made this as a side dish for a Moroccan meal I was making and it was a great accompaniment. Easy to make and very tasty!

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    08 March 2012

    fay rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Had to add extra chilli and salt to give this dish some flavour.

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  • 20 May 2012

    Four Candles rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Was perfectly ok as part of a big meal, but wasn't particularly inspiring, and I don't think I'll make again.

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  • 18 November 2012

    meish commented on this recipe

    Amazing flavours, perfect on the spices. Tried it out with boiled chickpeas and everyone absolutely loved it. Definitely a keeper- will be making again soon!

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  • 18 November 2012

    meish commented on this recipe

    Amazing flavours, perfect on the spices. Tried it out with boiled chickpeas and everyone absolutely loved it. Definitely a keeper- will be making again soon!

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  • 18 November 2012

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian, Super healthy

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
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PER SERVING

150 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 3g, sugar 3g, salt 0.35 g

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