Step 1

Finely chop onion. Heat a tbsp of oil in a pan on medium heat. Add onion and pay leaf and fry for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 2

Add curry powder and chilli powder if using and cook for 30 seconds then take off the heat.

Step 3

Drain and rinse chickpeas and place in bowl. With a back of a fork mash until 3/4 are mashed.

Step 4

Add onion and all the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Taste and season generously with black pepper. If you like it sweeter you can add a bit more jam, and some chilli powder for some heat.

Step 5

Serve straight away in your favourite sandwich bread! Or serve on a large bed of lettuce for a salad.