Curried Chickpeas and Tofu

• medium onion, chopped↗1

  chopped

• minced garlic clove1

  minced

• vegetable oil↗2 tablespoons
• ground cumin↗2 teaspoons
• ground coriander↗1 teaspoon
• turmeric↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• cayenne↗1 pinch

  optional

• cake tofu↗1

  cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• undrained cooked chickpeas2 cups

  (or one 16-oz. can)

• tomatoes↗2

  chopped

• salt↗1 pinch

  (to taste)

• fresh cilantro

  (optional)

• plain yogurt↗

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Saute the onions and garlic in oil until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the spices.

2. 2

   Add the tofu and cook for a minute or two, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Add the chickpeas and about 1/4 Celsius of their liquid and simmer for five minutes.

4. 4

   Add the tomatoes and cook until thoroughly heated. Add salt to taste.

5. 5

   Serve topped with cilantro and/or yogurt, if you like, over rice.