Chickpea curry

Chickpea curry is an Indian-inspired recipe fairly widespread in Britain for historical and cultural reasons. You would be able to try something like it during a trip either to India or Great Britain. The recipe is quite simple and it satisfies perfectly one’s hunger and one’s need for nourishment at the same time, thanks to the combination of rice and legumes. A great dish, then, to make in abundance and serve for the whole family, provided you go easy on the spices if there are children among the diners!

Put the basmati rice in a non-stick pan and cover with water to about 1/2cm above the surface of the rice. Add a pinch of salt, cover, and heat on the minimum possible flame until it boils. From the point at which it starts boiling, simmer very gently for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, without removing the lid, turn off the heat and let it stand for another 12 minutes. Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and garlic and let them sweat for 5 minutes over a low flame with a little vegetable oil. Then add the curry powder and mix it in well, followed by the tomato passata and the ketchup. Mix well and cook for another few minutes. Finally add the chickpeas, salt and paprika or red pepper to taste, cook for a few moments more and serve with the basmati rice.