Chickpea Curry

Ingredients

• 400 g canned chick-peas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 garlic clove (crushed)
• 2 inches piece gingerroot (grated)
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 fresh tomato or 200 g canned tomatoes
• 1 pinch garam masala

Directions

1. 1

   Heat a deep saucepan or a medium sized wok and add the oil or butter followed by the onions and garlic.

2. 2

   Fry the mixture till the onions are caramelised. Then add the salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric and red chilli powders. Mix for a minute and tip in the tomatoes. Cook the sauce until it begins to thicken.

3. 3

   Add ¼ cup of water and stir. Then tip in the chickpeas and mix. Mash a few of the chickpeas while mixing.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Then add the ginger and the garam masala.

5. 5

   Cook for another minute and serve.