Curries, Asian-style

Chickpea and tomato curry

This low-cost chickpea and tomato curry recipe is not only vegetarian, vegan, dairy free but gluten free! A easy and quick meal, ready in 20 minutes or made ahead of time, it’s a great meat-free option for lunch or dinner.
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Serves: 4
Time to make: 20 mins

Total cost: $ 4.88 / $ 1.22 per serve

(at time of publication)


Chickpea and tomato curry

  • Ingredients

  • Nutrition Info.(per serve)

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
  • 420g can chopped tomatoes*
  • 5cm-piece fresh ginger, grated
  • fresh coriander, chopped (optional)
  • *NOTE: Ingredients with an asterisk (*) indicate that although this ingredient is usually gluten-free, it's wise to check the label to be sure as product ingredients can vary and formulations can change.

  • Nutrition Info

    • Kilojoules 650kJ

    • Calories 155cal

    • Protein 6g

    • Total fat 6g

    • Saturated fat 1g

    • Carbohydrates 20g

    • Sugars 7g

    • Dietary fibre 6g

    • Sodium 170mg

    • Calcium 60mg

    • Iron 2mg

    Instructions

    1 Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic. Fry until golden. Add spices and stir for 2 minutes.

    2 Add chickpeas. Coat in spices then add tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Add ginger and stir well. Serve garnished with coriander (if using).

    Serve as part of this budget Indian dinner party for four… three courses for under $4.50 per person!

    $4.16 Onion fritters with mango relish
    $4.88 Chickpea and tomato curry
    $1.68 Lemon and cashew rice
    $5.60 Indian rice pudding
    $16.32 Total

    Serve as part of this budget Indian dinner party for four... three courses for under $4.50 per person!

    $4.16 Onion fritters with mango relish $4.88 Chickpea and tomato curry $1.68 Lemon and cashew rice $5.60 Indian rice pudding $16.32 Total

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    HFG tip

    Make this curry in advance to allow flavours to mingle, then reheat when ready to serve.

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    Author: Sally Travis -
    Photographer: Melanie Jenkins
    First published: Sep 2009
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