Unlock the potential of a humble tin of chickpeas with four delicious recipes! From classic hummus to a refreshing salad, a flavourful curry, and the vibrant chaat – these recipes offer a variety of ways to transform simple chickpeas into a mouthwatering meal. Try them all and discover the versatility of this pantry staple! IngredientsFor the Caramelised Hummus400g chickpeas, drained … Read More
This is for all the cauliflower and chickpea lovers out there, this recipe will become your new favourite with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas with a flavoured yogurt.Serves 4 Ingredients300g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in 1L water1 cauliflower, chopped into small piecessalt½ tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp cumin seeds2 tsp chaat masalaoil of choice3 garlic cloves, grated1 sweet potato, … Read More
Get ready to turbocharge your lunch hour with my Lunch Box Series – your passport to quick, lip-smacking lunches! Serves 1 Paneer Pepper Rice Ingredients1 brown onion, roughly choppedoil of choice1 tsp cumin seeds1 small red pepper, roughly chopped100g paneer, chopped in to cubes1 tomato, roughly chopped½ tsp salt½ tsp chilli powder½ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp chaat masala125g cooked basmati … Read More
This is a delicious and easy egg curry recipe that you must try. Its got fantastic flavours, healthy meal and easy to make.Serves 4 Ingredientsoil of choice12 eggs1 brown onion, roughly chopped1 green pepper, roughly chopped1 bay leaf1 cinnamon stick1 tsp cumin seeds2 brown onions, finely chopped2 tsp ginger and garlic paste 200g passata 4 tbsp natural yoghurt1 tsp salt1 … Read More
I love chickpeas, and usually I use tinned chickpeas to make things super simple however, this time I have decided to use dried chickpeas for some added flavour! This super comforting and healthy dish also happens to be Vegan! Top TipIf you want the extra flavour, use dried chickpeas and soak them in 1L of water over night. Ingredientsoil of … Read More
This stunning recipe is by Gurd Loyal from his book, “Mother Tongue”.Serves 4 Ingredientsoil of your choice3 larges shallots, finely chopped2″ fresh ginger, finely chopped 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 tsp cumin seeds2 tsp coriander seeds4 cloves2 black cardamom pods3 star anise1 tbsp amchoor powder 1 tsp mace powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp asafoetida1 tsp chilli flakes2 tsp dried fenugreek … Read More
Another super simple, comforting dish, which happens to be Vegan! Ready in 30 minutes. Ingredientssunflower/rapeseed/vegetable oil2 medium onions, roughly chopped1 tsp cumins seeds1 tsp mustard seeds2-3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, roughly chopped250g baby spinach800g tinned chickpeas1 tsp salt ½ tsp chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp chaat masala½ tsp honeyjuice … Read More
I’ve pulled this recipe together using what I have in my fridge and store cupboard. It’s healthy, vegan, cheap and totally delicious!
Easy, healthy roast cauliflower and chickpea vegan curry. The cauliflower goes so well with the chickpeas and the harissa paste gives a subtle kick of chilli while the yoghurt is cooling. Ingredients400g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight1 small cauliflower, cut into bitesize florets and the stem cut into small pieces2 tbsp sunflower oil½ tsp salt½ tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp rose harissa/harissa/garam … Read More
A simple creamy curry with almonds, onions and tomatoes which is the perfect base for the paneer and chickpeas. The chickpeas are soft and the sauce has a great hit to it that is offset by the almonds. Serve with piping hot chapati or rice. Ingredients2-3 tbsp sunflower oil1 large onion, chopped1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp black mustard seeds10-12 whole … Read More