Chickpea Masala

Ingredients

1. 2 cups of soaked and cooked chickpeas

2. 2 red onions diced small

3. 1 cup diced tomatoes

4. 3 cloves of garlic crushed

5. 2 star anise

6. 1 cup of walnuts

7. 1 teaspoon chili powder

8. 1 teaspoon of coriander powder

9. ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

10. 1 tablespoon of olive oil

11. Salt to taste

Directions:

• In a shallow nonstick pan, heat olive oil and add and slightly brown the garlic and onions.

• Add the tomatoes and star anise, and continue to cook until the tomatoes break down.

• Add the chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric, and salt as needed.

• Add 1/2 cups of water to bring th sauce into a curry consistency and add the garbanzo or chick peas.

• Grind the walnuts to a fine paste and add to the sauce.

• Continue to cook over medium heat until all ingredients are incorporated.

• Serve with rice, roti, or quinoa.
  

This dish is very simple but flavorful and high in phytonutrients and plant protein. As always, I wish that you keep your health in center focus and live long and strong!