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African Chickpea Curry

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Ingredients
  

  • ¼ – 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3 - 4 teaspoons Berbere Spice or Moroccan Spice
  • 2 cups cubed potatoes (1cm cubes)
  • 1 1/2 cups or more stock or water
  • 2 cans of chickpeas drained
  • 2 or 3 fresh chillies chopped optional
  • 2 spring onions chopped
  • ½ -1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons chicken stock powder optional
  • 1-2 tablespoons parsley or coriander
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat up large saucepan with oil, and add onions and garlic.
  • Stir occasionally for about 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent.
  • Add Berbere spice
  • Add cubed potatoes, stir and sauté for about 2-3 more minutes.
  • Add stock / water if necessary
  • Next add chickpeas, cayenne pepper , green onion, coconut milk, stock powder (if using) and stock.
  • Bring to a boil and let it simmer until sauce thickens (between 10 & 20 minutes). Chuck in some coriander or parsley , adjust for salt, pepper and consistency.
  • Serve warm.