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Chickpea & Kale Masala

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Chickpea & Kale Masala
 
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Chickpeas and kale in a richly spiced tomato broth
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 2 very large onions
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • Big knob of ginger
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • plus
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • - or use 4 teaspoons of a masala spice mix - from Indian grocers - or Herbies.com.au
  • 1 small can or 6 heaped tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 3 cans chickpeas
  • ½ a bunch of kale
  • 1 bunch of coriander
  • 1 lemon
Instructions
Preparation
  1. Finely dice the onion
  2. Microplane / finely grate / mince the garlic and ginger
  3. Rinse and drain the chickpeas
  4. Measure out the spices
  5. Wash, destem, wilt (submerge in boiling water, leave to sit for 5 mins) and chop the kale
  6. Thoroughly wash and finely chop the coriander (including stems)
  7. Juice the lemon
Cook:
  1. Heat a large saucepan or casserole on a medium heat and saute the onions, garlic and ginger with a splash of water until softened, around 5 mins.
  2. Add the tomato paste, stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes
  3. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, kale and 2 cans of water (use empty can)
  4. Bring to the boil, lower heat, place on the lid and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until the chickpeas and very tender.
  5. Stir in the coriander (leave some to sprinkle on top if liked), and lemon juice to suit - we like 3-4 tablespoons.
  6. Season to taste.
Serve
  1. Serve with brown rice or flatbreads, mango chutney, yogurt and extra coriander if liked.

“32 Degrees” Chickpeas

I recently discovered this spice mix from Herbies called “32 Degrees“. Subtitled “just hot enough” I was intrigued enough to order some and was blown away!  Not by the heat, I must add but the amazing blend of aromatics along with (they’re correct!) JUST ENOUGH chilli to make it interesting. In case you’re interested, the blend contains  paprika, chilli, sea salt, amchur, ginger, pasilla chilli, lemon myrtle, turmeric, kaffir lime leaves and strawberry gum!
I set about making something to employ  it and came up with this.  We really enjoyed it, hope you buy some too and give it a try.


"32 Degrees" Chickpeas
 
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Cuisine: Australian?
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red capsicum chopped
  • 1 large zucchini chopped
  • 2 heaped teaspoons Herbies 32 degrees spice mix
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 1 very large handful chopped spinach
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp chicken style stock powder
  • 1 tablespoon date syrup
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
Instructions
  1. Heat a pan over a medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and saute for a few minutes with a splash of water when required to stop sticking. Add the garlic, capsicum, zucchini, spice, chickpeas, and stir well. Cook for 5-10 minutes until softened, adding splashes of water here and there to stop sticking.
  3. Add the spinach, tomatoes, stock, date syrup and tamari.
  4. Stir well, and bring to the boil.
  5. Turn down heat to low, put on the lid and simmer for 15 mins.
  6. Serve with baked potatoes or a grain of your choice.
  7. Really good topped with a dollop of hummus and / or hot sauce. 🙂