Anardana chana (pomegranate and chickpea curry) recipe
 This simple vegan chickpea curry makes an inexpensive main meal served with rice or bread, or could be part of a thali. 200g/7oz dried chickpeas, soaked in water overnight100g/3½oz chana dal, soaked in water overnight2 tbsp sunflower oil2 onions, roughly chopped3cm/1¼in fresh root ginger, finely grated1½ tsp cumin seeds1 cinnamon stick2 black cardamoms, lightly crushed2–3 cloves1 small green chilli, finely chopped1 tsp salt1½ tbsp anardana powder (crushed pomegranate), or 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses1 tsp garam masala 50g/1¾oz pomegranate seeds, to garnishhandful coriander, finely chopped, to garnish 200g/7oz dried chickpeas, soaked in water overnight 100g/3½oz chana dal, soaked in water overnight 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 onions, roughly chopped 3cm/1¼in fresh root ginger, finely grated 1½ tsp cumin seeds 1 cinnamon stick 2 black cardamoms, lightly crushed 2–3 cloves 1 small green chilli, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 1½ tbsp anardana powder (crushed pomegranate), or 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 tsp garam masala 50g/1¾oz pomegranate seeds, to garnish handful coriander, finely chopped, to garnish Method Drain the chickpeas and place in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan over a medium heat. When hot, add the onions and cook for a few minutes until starting to soften. Add the ginger, spices, chilli and salt. Drain the chana dal and add to the pan with 400ml/14fl oz water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 35–40 minutes, or until the dal is tender. Add a little more water if needed. Stir in the anardana, garam masala and chickpeas, heat through and adjust the seasoning.To serve, pick out the whole spices if you wish and garnish with the coriander and pomegranate seeds. Drain the chickpeas and place in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside. Drain the chickpeas and place in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan over a medium heat. When hot, add the onions and cook for a few minutes until starting to soften. Add the ginger, spices, chilli and salt. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan over a medium heat. When hot, add the onions and cook for a few minutes until starting to soften. Add the ginger, spices, chilli and salt. Drain the chana dal and add to the pan with 400ml/14fl oz water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 35–40 minutes, or until the dal is tender. Add a little more water if needed. Drain the chana dal and add to the pan with 400ml/14fl oz water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 35–40 minutes, or until the dal is tender. Add a little more water if needed. Stir in the anardana, garam masala and chickpeas, heat through and adjust the seasoning. Stir in the anardana, garam masala and chickpeas, heat through and adjust the seasoning. To serve, pick out the whole spices if you wish and garnish with the coriander and pomegranate seeds. To serve, pick out the whole spices if you wish and garnish with the coriander and pomegranate seeds.