Choosing the product
Distinguish total and drained weights on cans. The packing liquid is not included in drained recipe quantities. Dried chickpeas require separate preparation before blending.
Preparing and using it
Rinse and drain cooked chickpeas. For hummus, check they mash easily before blending. Stir curry gently to retain some whole pieces in the sauce.
Substitutions and adaptations
Cooked white beans make a different dip. Cooked lentils change the curry texture more markedly. Treat substitutions as variants and reassess water and cooking time.
Mistakes to avoid
Do not add dried chickpeas directly to this quick curry. Its timing assumes cooked pulses; follow the packet for soaking and cooking.
