Spiced Chickpea Stew
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Inspired by Alison RomanMy Thermomix reimagining of their spiced chickpea stew ("The Stew")
A Chef Aly Thermomix reinterpretation of Alison Roman-style spiced chickpea stew: warming pantry ingredients, metric weights and exact TM6 and TM7 settings for dinner.
Alison Roman's 'The Stew' broke the internet for good reason — turmeric, chickpeas and coconut, rich and golden. The Thermomix builds the whole thing in one bowl.
Ingredients
- 🧅1 brown onion, halved
- 🧄4 garlic cloves
- 🫚30 g fresh ginger
- 🫒30 g olive oil
- 🌼1.5 tsp ground turmeric
- 🌼1 tsp ground cumin
- 🫘2 x 400 g tins chickpeas, drained
- 🥛400 g coconut milk
- 💧200 g vegetable stock
- 🥬100 g greens (kale or spinach)
- 🧂Salt and lemon, to finish
Thermomix method
- Place onion, garlic and ginger in the bowl and chop 5 sec / speed 5. Scrape down.
- Add the oil, turmeric and cumin and sauté 3 min / 120°C / speed 1.
- Add the chickpeas, coconut milk and stock. Cook 20 min / 100°C / Reverse / speed 1, MC off and basket on the lid.
- Add the greens and cook 4 min / 100°C / Reverse / speed 1. Finish with salt and a squeeze of lemon.
Aly's tips
- Lightly crush a few chickpeas first to thicken the stew.
- Serve over rice or with toasted flatbread.
Questions
Is this vegan?
Yes — it's naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Can I add protein?
Stir through shredded chicken at the end, or keep it as is.
Is this the original Alison Roman recipe?
No. This is Chef Aly’s independent Thermomix reinterpretation inspired by Alison Roman and spiced chickpea stew ("The Stew"); it is not endorsed by or affiliated with the chef.
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An independent Thermomix reinterpretation inspired by Alison Roman's spiced chickpea stew ("The Stew"). Not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by Alison Roman or any publisher; the method here is Chef Aly's own. Speeds, times and temperatures are a guide — always check your own Thermomix model's manual and use your judgement, especially around hot liquids and food safety. This is independent content and is not official Thermomix content.
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