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Qorma-e Nakhod

Afghan chickpea stew in a golden, tomato-based sauce flavored with turmeric. A simple, budget-friendly and filling everyday dish, found in many homes, served with bread or rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

288 kcal per serving

Protein
10.1 g
Carbohydrates
25.2 g
of which sugars
5.3 g
Fat
14.2 g
of which saturated fat
1.7 g
Fiber
9.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Sauté the sliced onions in the oil until nicely golden, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add the crushed garlic, turmeric and cumin, then stir for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and let them break down for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the chickpeas, salt and water, then cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  5. Mash a few chickpeas against the side of the pot to lightly thicken the sauce.
  6. Adjust the seasoning with pepper and chili if you're using it, then serve hot.

Variations and tips

What you can find here. Canned chickpeas work perfectly and save a lot of time.

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