Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (reserve 3 TB liquid)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • fresh black pepper, to taste
  • crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegan margarine

Method

  • Heat oil on medium high heat.
  • Fry onions until slightly browned.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add garlic, curry, and paste.
  • Stir and simmer about 2 minutes.
  • Add chickpeas, reserved liquid, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  • Simmer 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add red pepper, to taste.
  • Add margarine, stirring through to melt it.
  • Stir and simmer for 5 minutes more or until chickpeas are softened and dish is hot.
  • Serve over rice.