Parsnip And Chickpea Curry Recipes

CHICKPEA & ROASTED PARSNIP CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the parsnips in a roasting tin and toss with half the oil, the cumin and some seasoning. Roast for 25-30 mins until softened.
• Heat the remaining oil in a pan. Cook the onion and coriander stalks for 15 mins, or until really soft and caramelising. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 min, then add the chickpeas and coconut milk. Simmer for 10 mins until the sauce reduces and clings to the chickpeas. Add the lime juice and season again to taste, if you like.
• Top with the parsnips, coriander leaves and lime wedges and serve with yogurt, rice or naan bread.

SPICY PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Peel the onion, garlic and ginger, and roughly chop.
• Heat a splash of olive oil and the butter in a large saucepan. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and garam masala. Gently fry for 10 minutes or until the onions are soft and sweet.
• Meanwhile, peel the parsnips and chop into 3cm chunks. Stir them into the onion mixture until well coated.
• Pour in the milk and stock, season well and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 30 minutes with a lid on.
• After half an hour, check that the parsnips are cooked by sticking a knife in. If you're happy, remove them from the heat and blitz with a stick blender until smooth and creamy. Have a taste and adjust the seasoning as required.
• Deseed and finely chop the chilli, and scatter over the soup, if you like. Delicious served with crusty bread and an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

CHICKPEA CURRY WITH ROAST CARROT AND PARSNIP

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 200˚c (fan oven).
• Place the chopped carrots and parsnips onto a baking tray. Cover the veggies with the 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 tablespoon of garam masala and 1 teaspoon of salt. Combine the spices and oil with the veggies using your hands until evenly coated.
• Place the carrots and parsnips in the oven and roast for 20 minutes until the veggies begin to take on some colour.
• Next your curry base. Place the chopped onion, ginger and garlic into a small food processor with 2 tablespoons of water. Blitz into a loose paste.
• Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pan or dutch oven over a medium-high heat. Tip in the onion mixture and fry for 5 minutes until the onions have softened and take on some colour.
• Next tip in all the aromatics into the cooking onions - 2 tablespoons garam masala, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons coriander, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. Combine the onions with the spices and cook for a few minutes.
• Now pour the chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, creamed coconut and 1/2 litre of water into the pan. Bring the pan to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• When your carrots and parsnips have finished roasting in the oven. Remove and add to the simmering curry.
• Once your curry mixture has simmer it should have thickened nicely. Take the pan off the heat and season to taste. Then add in your chopped greens and coriander. Stir the greens into the curry until they have just wilted.
• Serve the curry with rice, cauliflower rice, naans or simply just on its own.

PARSNIP AND CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Put the chickpeas in a pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Boil vigorously for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat so that the water boils steadily and cook for 1-1 1/2 hours.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce. Set 2 tsp of the garlic aside and place the remainder in a food processor. Add the onion, ginger and half the chillies. Pour in 75ml of the water and process to a smooth paste.
• Heat the oil in a large stock pot and cook the cumin seeds for 30 seconds. Stir in the coriander seeds, turmeric, chilli powder and ground cashew nuts. Add the ginger and chilli paste and cook, stirring frequently, until the water begins to evaporate. Add the tomatoes and stir-fry until the mixture begins to turn red-brown in colour.
• Drain the chickpeas and add to the pan with the parsnips and remaining water. Season with 1 tsp salt and black pepper. Bring to the boil, stir, then simmer uncovered, for 15-20 minutes until the parsnips are completely tender.
• Thicken the liquid by boiling until the sauce is reduced. Add the toasted cumin seeds and lime juice to taste. Stir in the reserved garlic and chilli and heat through and serve.