Add the chickpeas, 80ml/2¾fl oz water ... Bake in a moderate oven for 10-12 minutes or until crisp. Serve with the stew on a warmed plate.

An easy pork and chickpea stew that looks as though you slaved over it all afternoon but it only takes 30 minutes! Full of hearty flavour and everything all in one pot! See the tip at the bottom ...

For a fast dinner that makes minimal mess, you can't beat this Moroccan-influenced stew with lamb meatballs and chickpeas. Harissa paste and Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout) add plenty of spice ...

Add the chickpeas. Bring back to the boil and season with salt, freshly-ground pepper and a pinch of sugar. Taste, correct the seasoning and add the juice of 1 lime or more to taste. Garnish with ...

Using a potato masher or spatula, further crush the remaining chickpeas slightly to release the starchy insides (this will help to thicken the stew). Add the coconut milk and stock to the pot ...

The day before you cook, soak the chickpeas in cold water with a pinch of bicarbonate of soda. The next day, drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a big saucepan, combine the chickpeas with 2 1/2 ...

Add the chickpeas and cook for another 3 minutes with a lid on. If you want the stew to be more soup-like, add the stock. 4. Turn up the heat, drop in the spinach and cook for 1 minute, covered with ...