Healthy Chickpea Curry

Full of healthy antioxidants, cheap and filling: this tasty chickpea curry is perfect for a weekday dinner.

CHICKPEA CURRY

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil (light cooking type) or coconut oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ¼ tsp coriander powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ¼ tsp red chili powder
• 1 fresh tomato, chopped
• 1 x 400g/14oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 5cm/2in piece root ginger, grated
• pinch of garam masala
• Wholemeal pitta breads to serve( check for preservatives,salt,and other unhealthy ingredients,I try to find ones that are only flour,water and olive oil) or make your own.

Preparation method

1. Heat a deep saucepan or a medium sized wok and add the oil  followed by the onions and garlic.
2. Fry the mixture till the onions are caramelised. Then add the salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric and red chili powders. Mix for a minute and tip in the tomato. Cook the sauce until it begins to thicken.
3. Add ¼ cup of water and stir. Then tip in the chickpeas and mix. Mash a few of the chickpeas while cooking. Cover and simmer for five minutes. Then add the ginger and the garam masala. Cook for another minute.
4. Serve with wholemeal pitta breads