Tamarind and tomato braised chickpeas
Tender chickpeas in a tangy tamarind and tomato sauce
Warm chilli heat, deep curry spice, bold and comforting
Thick, glossy, spoon-anywhere delicious with every bite
dinner ⏱ 70 min 410 kcal / portion 78.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) vegan 🔗 Original source
Legend
ingredient
produce
🔥 oven
🍳 stove
🔪 preparation
🌀 mixing
🍽 assembly
⏳ waiting
waiting time between steps
finished dish
Preparation steps
- soak chickpeas overnight in water with bicarbonate
- drain chickpeas
- boil chickpeas with remaining bicarbonate, chillies, and water, skimming froth
- cook for 20 min, then stir in tomato paste, curry powder, and crushed garlic with oil
- add salt and a good grind of pepper, then cook 10-15 min until chickpeas are soft
- soak tamarind in boiling water for 15 min, then squeeze and strain to make tamarind liquid
- stir tamarind liquid into chickpeas and cook for 7 min, then stir through chopped coriander
- drain grated tomatoes in a sieve and discard excess liquid, then combine pulp with remaining garlic, remaining oil, salt, and black pepper
- stir half of the tomato mixture into the chickpeas
- divide stew between bowls and top with remaining grated tomato, cumin, and a few coriander leaves, then serve warm