Cinnamon-Carrot-Curry

What you will need for 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 800 g zucchini
  • 800 g carrots
  • 1 onion
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 5 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 500 g pureed tomatoes
  • 300 ml water
  • 1 can (400 g) chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt

Method

Step 1- Preparations

  • Wash the carrots and zucchini, cut into small pieces and set aside.
  • Finely dice the onion, peel the garlic clove and set aside as well.
  • Briefly rinse chickpeas with water and drain in a colander.

Step 2- Cooking

  • First, heat 5 tablespoons of rapeseed oil in a pot or pan.
  • Add the carrots and fry until they are soft on the outside and still have crunch on the inside.
  • Then add the onion and sauté.
  • When the onions are glazed, add 1 teaspoon each of cinnamon and sugar, 2 teaspoons of turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin, coriander, and pepper, and then press in the garlic clove.
  • Then add 500 g of pureed tomatoes and 300 ml of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • When it boils, add the zucchini and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, stir gently and turn the heat to medium.
  • After 10 minutes, add the chickpeas and season with salt.
  • Turn off the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Serve with rice, couscous, bulgur or buckwheat. 

Enjoy your meal!