African Cuisine

Spiced Chickpea Stew

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A warming spiced chickpea stew, costed to the penny. Two cheap tins of chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato sauce to feed the family for pennies a bowl.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.91

Approx £3.66 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Spiced Chickpea Stew

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Fry the chopped onion, garlic and diced red pepper in the oil for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. 2
    Stir in the cumin, paprika and tomato puree and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Add the drained chickpeas, chopped tomatoes and crumbled stock cube with a splash of water, and bring to a simmer.
  4. 4
    Cook for 20-25 minutes until thick and glossy, then season and serve.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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