How To Make Quick Chickpea & Chard Tamarind Curry
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 bunch of Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if desired). Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Stir in the chickpeas and chopped chard leaves. Cook for 5 minutes, until the chard wilts.
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In a small bowl, mix the tamarind paste with 1/4 cup of water. Pour the tamarind mixture into the skillet and stir well.
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer the curry for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Add salt to taste.
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Serve the curry hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy with rice or naan bread.
Nutrition
- Calories : 216kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Sodium : 290mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 8g
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