Quick Curried Chickpeas with Tofu and Kale
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin Seeds, Toasted
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Turmeric
- 1 Tablespoon Garam Masala
- 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
- 1 bunch Kale, Cut Into Small Chunks
- 1 whole Small White Onion, Finely Diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 2 pinches Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
- 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed
- 3 whole Roma Tomatoes, Chopped
- 1/4 cups Water
- 1 block (11 To 14 Oz. Size) Extra-firm Tofu, Cut Into A Dice
- Using a mortar and pestle, grind up the toasted cumin seed, turmeric and garam masala.
- Resist licking.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet.
- Add the kale and saute until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Toss in a pinch of salt.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- To the pan, add the remaining oil.
- Add the onions and saute 2 minutes, or until they start to soften.
- Add the garlic and bloom for 30 seconds.
- Add the spices and toss to combine.
- Saute 30 more seconds.
- Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add the chickpeas, tomatoes and water.
- This will create a little sauce to work with.
- Braise a couple of minutes.
- Add the tofu and toss to combine.
- Throw that kale back in there.
- Taste it.
- Needs more salt?
- Do it up.
- Plate her up and go to town.
cumin seeds, ground turmeric, garam masala, olive oil, white onion, garlic, salt, chickpeas, tomatoes, water
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/quick-curried-chickpeas-with-tofu-and-kale/ (may not work)