Spice-roasted chilli, tomato and chickpeas
SERVES 4 (OR 6 AS A SIDE)
400 gm canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
6 long red chillies
1½ tsp brown mustard seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp dried chilli flakes
2 tsp ground turmeric
80 ml (1/3 cup) extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup curry leaves, plus 3 extra sprigs 500 gm cherry truss tomatoes, cut into small clusters
Greek yoghurt, to serve
1 Preheat oven to 200°C and line a large oven tray with baking paper.
Line another tray with a clean tea towel and spread chickpeas on tray to absorb excess moisture.
2 Cut chillies in half lengthways, keeping the stalk attached, remove and discard seeds. Combine mustard and cumin seeds, chilli flakes, turmeric, oil and curry leaves in a large bowl. Add chillies, chickpeas and tomatoes, season to taste and toss to combine.
3 Spread mixture out over tray and top with extra curry leaf sprigs. Bake, turning occasionally, until tomatoes collapse and chillies are tender (15 minutes). Serve with yoghurt.