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This is a warming and filling recipe using chickpeas which are an easily digestible source of protein.
Using chickpeas and other pulses is a cheap and easy way to bulk out various meals making them more substantial and filling.
Rinse and drain the chickpeas that have been soaking overnight and set aside.
In the frying pan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds and fry gently until they start to pop.
Add the butter and the onion and fry on a low heat until the onion is soft and turning brown.
Add the garlic, chillies and spices and fry for 1 minute more, stirring all the time to prevent burning.
Transfer the onion and spice mixture to a large saucepan.
Pour the vegetable stock into the frying pan, turn up the heat and bring to the boil, stirring and scraping any sediment from the pan before adding it to the large saucepan.
Add the chickpeas and tin of tomatoes to the saucepan, season with the pepper and bring to the boil.
Turn down the heat to simmer for around 1 hour until the chickpeas are tender.
Meanwhile, remove any tough stalks from the spinach and wash well.
Once the chickpeas are almost tender, add the spinach to the pan and simmer for a final 5 minutes.
Serve each portion with a tablespoon of the yoghurt.
Chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein and also fibre. They are easily digested in the gut and are rich in iron and manganese which help support energy conversion from food in the body.
Spinach is a great source of immune-boosting vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C and magnesium.
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