Chickpea Curry

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This is from a great old tv programme called food and drink" sadly it is no more but i have kept this recipe on a piece of paper for years although i know it by heart the cat has just shredded the original so it is now here where she can't get it ;)"

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Steps

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Heat a deep saucepan or a medium sized wok and add the oil or butter followed by the onions and garlic.

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Fry the mixture till the onions are caramelised.

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Then add the salt , cumin , coriander , turmeric and red chilli powders.

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Mix for a minute and.

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Cook the sauce until it begins to thicken.

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Add cup of water and stir.

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Then.

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Mash a few of the chickpeas while mixing.

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Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

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Then add the ginger and the garam masala.

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Cook for another minute and serve.

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Ingredients

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canned chick-peas, oil, onion, garlic clove, gingerroot, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, salt, fresh tomatoes, garam masala