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Ingredients:

Serves 3-4

250g meat free mince or soya mince

1 medium sized onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 green chillies, chopped

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tbsp tomato paste or puree

1 red pepper, deeseeded and finely sliced into 2cm strips

Preparation:

If the soya mince is in it’s dried form, soak in hot water for 10 minutes and then drain and  squeeze the water from it and set aside. Heat a pan and add the olive oil. Tip in the onion, garlic and chillies and fry for 1 minute. Then add the soya and continue frying for 7-9 minutes until the soya turns brown. Add the salt, cumin and paprika and mix well for a further minute. Tip in the tomato paste and continue frying for a minute. Add 2 cups/400ml of water and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Tip in the red pepper and cook for a further minute. Serve hot with wholemeal pitta breads.