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Crispy Chickpea Curry

A smoky take on Chickpea Curry, built on smoked paprika and garlic and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 35 min and easily enough for 6 people.

5.0 from 1,970 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Crispy Chickpea Curry
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the smoked paprika and garlic elements, and pat the chickpea dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the chickpeas and crisp until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the manchego and the rest of the smoked paprika and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the kale along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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