Chickpea Spinach Curry With Cucumber Yogurt Sauce Food

CREAMY CHICKPEA AND SPINACH CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3-5minutes. Add the garlic, turmeric, curry powder, and red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds more, until fragrant.
• Add the chickpeas and coconut milk. Bring to a boil and simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in the spinach, lemon juice, and salt (if using). Cook for 1 minute more.
• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until the mixture pulls together into a dough. It will be sticky.
• Heat the heavy iron cast skillet or a simple thick bottom skillet until hot.
• Divide the dough into 4 parts and roll out on a floured surface into rounds that will fit your skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes per side. Serve with the chickpea and spinach curry.

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine. Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves. Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.

CHICKPEA-SPINACH CURRY WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over med-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the chickpeas, spinach, 2 cups water, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, cucumber, cilantro, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Serve the chickpea mixture with the yogurt sauce and naan.

COCONUT, CHICKPEA & SPINACH CURRY

Steps:

• Wash the rice a couple of times in cold running water, then leave to soak while you make the curry. Heat 1½ tbsp oil in a deep frying pan, and fry the onion for 10 mins until soft, but not turning golden.
• Add the garlic and fry for 1 min, then tip in the turmeric, cumin, garam masala and chilli powder, and toast for 30 seconds, stirring. Add the coconut milk and chickpeas. Simmer for 15 mins until the sauce has reduced slightly.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining ½ tbsp oil in a small pan with the cloves, cinnamon and a pinch of turmeric. Stir until the mixture smells fragrant. Drain the rice and add to the spices, stirring well to coat in the oil. Pour in 600ml boiling water, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low. Add a tight-fitting lid and simmer gently for 10 mins, without removing the lid.
• About 5 mins before the end of the curry's cooking time, stir in the spinach and break it up with a wooden spoon as it defrosts. Season well. Add the tamarind or lime juice to balance the sweetness of the curry. Serve in bowls with the fragrant, steaming rice, removing the large spices as you serve. Top with a pinch of the desiccated coconut, if using.

SPINACH & CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the curry paste in a large non-stick frying pan. Once it starts to split, add the onion and cook for 2 mins to soften. Tip in the tomatoes and bubble for 5 mins or until the sauce has reduced.
• Add the chickpeas and some seasoning, then cook for 1 min more. Take off the heat, then tip in the spinach and allow the heat of the pan to wilt the leaves. Season, add the lemon juice, and serve with basmati rice.