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Chickpea curry








Prep time: 7 minutes   Cook time: 28 minutes  Total: 35 minutes



Ingredients
1 teaspoon of cumin powder;
1 chopped onion;
½ teaspoon of pepper powder;
2 pieces of bay leaf;
2½ tablespoons of oil;
3 tablespoons of sliced green beans;
2 chopped sausages;
4 tablespoons of sliced chorizo;
1 sliced carrot;
2 small grated tomatoes;
1 teacup of chickpea;
1 broth cube;
3 tablespoons of cream;
½ teacup  of hot water;
½ teacup of milk;
Salt (optional).

Preparation


  1.  In one pan add oil, onion, bay leaves and pepper powder. Cook it on a medium heat and keep mixing with a wooden spoon until the onion gets slightly brown;
  2.  Add chourizo and sausages. Let it fry for 3 minutes while you mix;
  3. After that add the carrots and the green beans and mix for 1 minute;
  4. Pour into the pan your grated tomato and mix. Wait until it starts boiling;
  5. After 1 minute add the chickpea and cumin powder. Mix it again and let it cook for 3 minutes;
  6. In a cup put the water and add the broth cube to melt inside. Pour it into the pan, mix it and let it boil for 4 minutes.
  7. Check if the chickpea is cooked and after that add the milk and the cream. Mix and let it boil on a low heat. As an option add some salt;
  8. After 5 minutes the curry is done. You can serve it with white rice and some oregano on the top.
  9. Enjoy!

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