Fruity Chickpea Curry

Submitted by PinkCherryBlossom

"From the BBC TV programme "ready steady cook" (tweaked a bit ;))"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 200 g chickpeas (half a can)
• 170 g dried apricots, chopped
• 1⁄2 lemons, juice of or 1/2 lime, juice of

directions

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Add the shallot and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
2. Add the spices and stir well.
3. Add the chickpeas, apricots and juice and cook on a low heat for 3 minutes.
4. If the curry appears too dry add a little hot water or stock.
5. Remove the curry from the heat and ladle into a shallow bowl. Serve with couscous.