Curried Chickpeas And Tofu

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
• 1 cake tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups undrained cooked chickpeas (or one 16-oz. can)
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 pinch salt (to taste)
• chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• plain yogurt (optional)

Recipe

• 1 saute the onions and garlic in oil until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally. add the spices.
• 2 add the tofu and cook for a minute or two, stirring constantly.
• 3 add the chickpeas and about 1/4 celsius of their liquid and simmer for five minutes.
• 4 add the tomatoes and cook until thoroughly heated. add salt to taste.
• 5 serve topped with cilantro and/or yogurt, if you like, over rice.