Currying flavor with chickpeas

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This recipe borrows a few ingredients popular in Indian cuisine—curry powder, yogurt and mint—for a fast route to supper. Instead of rice, we're using orzo pasta, which has a similar shape and a sublime texture. Rice can be substituted if you wish, with basmati being the best choice here.

Garam masala, a blend of various spices (the mix varies but often includes cumin, coriander and cinnamon), can be used in place of the curry powder.

Vegetarians could replace the meat with cubes of firm tofu; just add the chickpeas and sauce about 1 minute after the tofu hits the skillet.