Chickpea Curry
Chickpea curry is a hearty, plant-based dish packed with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk—perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 cup vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a large pan over medium heat with olive oil. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Spice It Up: Add curry powder to the pan and toast for about 1 minute to unlock flavors.
- Add Chickpeas: Stir in the drained chickpeas and vegetable broth, mixing well to combine.
- Creamy Coconut Bliss: Gradually pour in the coconut milk while stirring. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors together.
- Spinach Surprise: Just before serving, fold in fresh spinach until wilted into the curry mixture.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer to bowls and enjoy hot with steamed rice or warm naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added heat, incorporate chili flakes or diced green chilies. Feel free to swap spinach for other greens like kale or add vegetables like bell peppers for extra nutrition.