Halwai June 24, 2024

Ingredients:

• 500 gm – Pasta (preferably the round shaped ones to go with chick peas) .
• 1 tbsp – Olive oil .
• 2 Cloves garlic, chopped.
• 4 large tomatoes, chopped .
• 1 red chilli, chopped.
• 400 gm – chick peas, boiled and drained .
• Rind and juice of one lemon.
• Chopped fresh coriander leaves.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Method:

  1. Boil the pasta in water.
  2. Drain when cooked and run under cold water to avoid them from sticking to each other.
  3. Heat oil separately in a pan. Add garlic, chilli, tomatoes and cook over high heat for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add chick peas and salt, and cook for another 2-3 mins.
  5. Add lemon juice and rind, continue to stir.
  6. Pour this sauce over the pasta, add coriander leaves and toss to mix well. Serve hot.