One Pot Chickpea Curry

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cans of chickpeas
• 1 large onion finally chopped
• 3 minced garlic cloves and thumb of ginger
• 1 chilli sliced
• Oil for cooking
• 2 small peeled cubed potatoes Seasoning, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp salt, chillli powder, tumeric, garam masala, chat masala
• 1 tsp curry leaves
• 3 tbsp passata
• Half glass water
• Handful fresh coriander

METHOD:

1. Warm up the cast iron pan, this allows you to temper the spices; cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry leaves for a few minutes to release the spice aromas.
2. Add oil and fry the onions for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add garlic, ginger and chilli and cook until brown.
4. Add seasoning and cook for 1 minute before adding the passata.
5. Add the potatoes and mix well.
6. Add the drained chickpeas and water and gently simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes and chickpeas soften.
7. Optional; I like to mash my chickpeas a little so it mixes well into the sauce.
8. Check seasoning and garnish with coriander.
9. Serve with rice or chapatti.