Indian Chick Pea Curry
Ingredients
1 can chick peas2 medium sized tomatoes diced
1 tsp tomato paste
1 medium sized onion diced
3 cloves garlic diced
¼ tsp sugar
¾ tbsp salt
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp red chilli powder
¼ tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp cumin powder
¼ tsp garam masala
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup water
Instructions
In a heavy bottom pot heat 3 tablespoons of oil.When oil is heated, Add the onions and sauté until they have turned golden brown. Follow by adding the garlic. Do not overcook the garlic, is tends to lose its flavor.
Add in ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and stir.
Add the tomatoes and allow the mixture to simmer on medium heat for about 15 min. Add 1 teaspoon of tomato paste and mix
Add in the chick peas.
Next add all the remaining spices – salt, ginger, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and a pinch of sugar. Mix thoroughly.
Add the ½ cup of water and stir.
put at lid on your pot and simmer for 30 min.
Garnish with some chopped basil, cilantro or parsley
Serve with basmati rice, naan, roti… whatever you desire!