Spicy Chickpeas and Onion Salad

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Ingredients:

• Tomatoes – 2, large
• Chickpeas – 750 to 800 gms, rinsed and drained
• Onion – 1, diced
• Celery – 1/2 stalk, diced
• Red Capsicum – 1/2, diced
• Green Capsicum – 1/2, diced
• Ginger – 1 tsp, finely chopped
• Red Chilli – 1 to 2 tsp, finely chopped
• Dried Mango Powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander – 1/4 cup, chopped
• Light Olive Oil – 1/4 cup
• Cumin – 1 tsp, ground
• Ground Black Pepper
• Salt

Method:

1. Cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds and flesh into a sieve set over a bowl.
2. Reserve the liquid and finely dice the flesh.
3. Combine the chickpeas, diced tomato, onion, celery and capsicum in a bowl.
4. To the reserved tomato liquid, add ginger, chilli, mango powder, coriander, olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper.
5. Mix well.
6. Stir the dressing through the salad.
7. Set aside for 30 minutes before serving, stirring occasionally.