Chickpeas are a good source of proteins and fibre and can be enjoyed alone or in combination. This simple preparation requires very few ingredients and can be enjoyed as an appetiser and can also be consumed with roti or rice.
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
. 2 cups chickpeas, soaked overnight
. 1 large onion, chopped
. 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
. 2 garlic cloves, crushed
. 2 teaspoon ginger paste
. 1 teaspoon garam masala
. 1 teaspoon cumin powder
. ½ teaspoon coriander powder
. ½ teaspoon turmeric
. ½ teaspoon chilli powder
. 1 tablespoon coriander, chopped
. 2 tablespoon oil
. Salt as per taste
Method:
1. Heat the oil in a pan. Add ginger paste, onion and crushed garlic and sauté until the onions turn golden in colour.
2. Add tomatoes and stir fry for one minute.
3. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric and chilli powder to mix and stir.
4. Add soaked chickpeas to the mix and stir for one minute. Pour two cups of water, cover the lid and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add salt and garam masala and cook for 10 minutes then turn off the heat.
6. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve.
Nutritive value per serving:
Energy: 227 kcal
Carbohydrates: 28.8 g
Fat: 5.5 g
Proteins: 11.7 g
Fibre: 10.3 g
