Richly Spiced Garbanzo Masala

The masala sauce makes this dish one of our absolute favorite comfort-food meals. Serve with brown rice or a large fresh salad. Or both.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1½ tsp cumin seeds
• 1 large white onion, sliced
• 2-inch piece fresh ginger, finely grated
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tsp garam masala or any curry powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp masala paste
• 800g canned chopped tomatoes
• 800g canned garbanzo beans, drained
• Fresh coriander to serve

Method

1. Melt coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and fry for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the onion and fry for another 7-10 minutes until softened.
2. Put the ginger, green chilli and garlic into the pan, and cook for 2-3 mins. Add the spices and masala paste and cook for a further 2 mins until fragrant.
3. Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer, then tip in the garbanzo beans and cook for a further 20 mins until thickened. Season to taste.
4. Serve with brown rice or a baked sweet potato, or just on its own with a coriander garnish.