Approximate cost of ingredients less than £1 as long as you use the oil and flavourings in this and other dishes regularly.

Ingredients

• 1 small white onion, diced

• 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

• 1 can of mushy peas

• 1/2 to 1tsp curry powder to taste

• Oil

• Salt, black pepper, vinegar to taste.

Method

• Place a tablespoon of oil in the saucepan.

• Add the onion (diced), garlic clove (crushed), and fry on low heat for around 10 minutes until they are transparent.

• Add in the curry powder and seasoning. Cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring to prevent burning. Add teaspoons of water if necessary.

• Add the tinned mushy peas. Mix and add more water a spoon at a time to achieve the right consistency.

• Let it simmer on low heat for around 15 minutes, stirring to prevent burning. Turn off the heat and let it rest and further cook with the lid on for around 30 minutes.

• Serve with rice and veg / veg curry.