it feels like a winters day in cape town today!

here's a quick and easy meatless indian stew to warm you up a little...
ingredients (serves 4)

1 cup white rice

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 medium onion, minced

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

coarse salt and ground pepper

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 teaspoon ground ginger

3 cups pureed tomatoes

2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1/2 cup plain low fat yoghurt

salt, pepper and sugar to taste

directions

1. cook rice according to package instructions; cover and keep warm.

2. while rice is cooking, heat oil over medium heat in a large pan. add the onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. add curry powder and ginger; cook, stirring until fragrant.

3. add pureed tomatoes, chickpeas and 1 1/2 cup water. bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened. stir in lime juice; season with salt, pepper and sugar to taste. serve stew with rice and yoghurt. Enjoy!