Nutrients, Calories, Benefits of Chickpeas (Turkish Peas)

Necessary products:

• 3 tomatoes
• 1 marinated red pepper
• 1 marinated green pepper
• rapeseed oil or olive oil
• 2 cucumbers
• 400 grams of cooked chickpeas
• 50 grams of chopped olives
• juice of two lemons
• 1 stalk of leek, finely chopped
• a few sprigs of fresh oregano
• chili to taste
• salt, pepper
• 150 grams of diced cheese

Method of preparation:

Cut the tomatoes into cubes and place them in a bowl. Add chopped peppers, cucumbers, leeks, olives and chickpeas.

Season with lemon juice, salt, pepper, chili and fresh oregano and olive oil. Stir and garnish the salad with cheese. Cool, serve and enjoy its taste.

Bon Appetit!

Curry is a popular Indian food that is prepared and consumed around the world. It is a spicy stew. Many spices are added during its preparation, some of which are cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, cloves, dill, pepper. In each country it is prepared in its own way. It must be seasoned with hot pepper or hot pepper, which gives it a distinctive taste.

Adding chickpeas to the recipe will provide your body with a complete portion of protein, a variety of vitamins and minerals and many health benefits. Use the vegetables you have at home to prepare this delicacy for lunch or dinner, which will not only satiate you, but will also become your favorite. 

Necessary products for the preparation of curry with chickpeas:

• 500 grams of potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon water
• 1 can of chickpeas, drained
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

How to make curry with chickpeas:

• Pour 2-3 fingers of water into a saucepan equipped with a steamer. Bring the water to a boil, then pour in the potatoes and simmer under a lid until soft (6-8 minutes).
• Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and fry the onions, stirring until soft. Add the garlic, curry, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, then pour the tomatoes together with their juice and cook for about 2 minutes. Transfer the soup to a blender or food processor along with 1/2 cup of water and blend until smooth.
• Return the creamy puree to the pan and pour in the potatoes, chickpeas, peas and garam masala. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with toasted wholemeal bread.

Enjoy your meal!

Advices:

• Curry can be prepared with a variety of vegetables, as well as seafood or meat.
• Serve with rice or bread.
• If you do not like the spicy note in the dishes, then prepare the curry without adding hot peppers or pepper.