Quick Chickpea Raita Recipes

CHOLE WITH CUMIN RICE & RAITA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onions over a low heat for 10 mins until starting to brown. Add 3 tsp of the cumin, the ginger, garlic and curry powder. Stir for a minute to keep the spices from burning.
• Tip in the chickpeas and the liquid from the can, along with the tomato purée, 20g of the coriander and some seasoning. Simmer over a low heat for about 10 mins. Add a splash of water if it looks too dry.
• Meanwhile, rinse and drain the rice, add the remaining 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 litres of boiling water and seasoning. Cook for about 10 mins, or until the rice is tender. Drain.
• For the raita, grate the cucumber and stir it into the yogurt with the cumin, mint and the remaining coriander. Season, scatter over the pomegranate seeds, then serve alongside the chole and rice.

CHICKPEA RAITA

Steps:

• Stir together ingredients with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and chill, covered, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day. Season with salt.

QUICK CHICKPEA RAITA

Steps:

• In a serving bowl put the yogurt.
• Add the water and stir to blend. If you like an extra thick raita, either reduce the water or leave it out all together.
• Stir in the garlic powder, mint and salt.
• Add the chickpeas and mix until everything is well blended.
• Cover and chill in the fridge to allow time for the flavors to marry before serving.
• Optional: If you have the time, lightly fry the rinsed and drained chickpeas for about 5 minutes in 1 Table. of oil, before letting them cool and adding them to the recipe.