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Chickpea curry with pak choi

An earthy, nourishing, protein-rich meal that provides you with nutrients and vitamins.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Ayurveda
Servings 4
Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g chickpea
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 big onion
  • 200 ml water or vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp curry mixture
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 100 g rice
  • 100 g quinoa
  • cinnamon 
  • 4 pieces pak choi
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic

Instructions
 

  • Dice all vegetables and set aside.
  • Heat ghee in a saucepan. First, sauté the carrots and onions then add the spices until the aromas start to unfold. Add the boiled chickpeas and mix for 2-3 minutes to allowthe flavors to combine.
  • Mix water with tomato paste and peanut butter and add it to the saucepan. Let it cook on low-medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, you can start cooking the rice-quinoa mix. First, rinse the mixture a few times in cold water, then add water salt, and cinnamon.
  • Briefly steam the pak choi leaves. Mix soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and sesame oil with some water you get from steaming the leaves. Add the sauce and pak choi to a pan and stir for a few minutes. You can use spinach, cabbage, chard, or other greens of your choice to get a complete meal.
  • Serve them on a plate and garnish with fresh herbs if available.

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Notes

The caloric value was calculated per serving.
Recommendations for doshas:

Fennel seeds, and cumin seeds are great to add to this meal especially for Vata types in order to avoid bloating.
Pitta can add some cardamon to the rice or other cooling spices like mint, cilantro.
Kapha can use more ginger or hot chili to activate the Agni (digestive fire)
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Keyword Ayurveda, Healthy food, Vegetarian, Weight loss