Speedy Curried Channa

Ingredients

• Canned Chickpeas

  1 tin (400 g)

  $0.90

• Curry powder

  1 tbsp

  $0.26

• Cumin

  1/2 tsp

  $0.01

• Onions

  1/2 medium

  $0.12

• Garlic

  3 cloves

  $0.12

• Vegetable oil

  1 tbsp

  $0.05

• Coriander

  2 sprigs

  $0.06

• Salt

  1/2 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté finely chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

2. 2

   Mix curry powder and cumin with 2 tablespoons of water to create a loose paste.

3. 3

   Add spice paste to the pan and fry for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and deepened in colour.

4. 4

   Add drained chickpeas and 100 ml of water, bringing to a gentle simmer.

5. 5

   Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, lightly crushing a spoonful of chickpeas to create a luscious thick gravy.

6. 6

   Season with salt, garnish with chopped coriander, and serve warm.