Super-quick Curried Chickpeas

Dying of starvation and at the end of the week, I needed something quick, easy and fulfilling for lunch today. Chickpeas are one of my favourite ingredients, combined with the aromatic, intense flavours of india they make a most exquisite lunch.

This meal only takes about 10 or 15 minutes which, coincidentally is about the same time it takes to whip up some rice or a chapati…perfect!

Ingredients for Curried Chickpeas

• 1 x Onion – sliced
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 can chickpeas
• 1  chunk fresh ginger (about thumb size – chopped small)
• 2 x tomatoes – chopped
• 1 tbsp natural yogurt
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp hot chilli powder
• 1 tsp garam masala

Curried Chickpea Recipe Method

1. Heat the oil on a medium heat
2. Add fennel seeds and cumin seeds and sizzle for a couple of minutes
3. Add onion and ginger and cook until the onion becomes transparent and soft (about 5 minutes)
4. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, the remaining spices and stir.
5. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the chickpeas are cooked.
6. Remove from the heat and add stir in the yogurt.