Indian Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 cuplong-grained white rice
  • 2 tbspnsvegetable oilsuch as safflower
  • 1onionmedium, minced
  • 2 clovesgarlicfinely chopped
  • saltcoarse
  • pepperground
  • 1 tbspncurry powderplus more for garnish
  • 1 tspngingerground
  • 3 cupstomato saucehomemade or best quality store bought
  • 2 canschickpeas15 ounces each, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tbspnlime juicefresh, plus lime wedges for garnish
  • 1/2 cupyogurtplain, low-fat

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Instructions

1. Cook rice according to package instructions; cover, and keep warm. 2. While rice is cooking, heat oil over medium in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add curry powder and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. 3. Add tomato sauce, chickpeas, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve stew with rice and yogurt, garnished with lime wedges and a pinch of curry.