Creamy Chickpea Curry Recipe Your Taste Buds Will Love
This chickpea curry recipe is a comforting, creamy dish made with coconut milk that can be prepared in just 40 minutes.
Equipment
- - Large skillet
Ingredients
For the Curry
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Can be substituted with olive oil.
- 1 medium Yellow Onion Can use red onion or shallots.
- 1 teaspoon Whole Cumin Seeds Ground cumin can be used at half the amount.
- 1 tablespoon Curry Powder Adjust based on spice tolerance.
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Can swap with more curry powder.
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Can use kosher salt interchangeably.
- 1 can Crushed Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can be used if available.
- 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk Light coconut milk can be substituted.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be used as a substitute.
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger Can use ginger paste instead.
- 1 can Cooked Chickpeas Canned or pre-cooked dried chickpeas work.
- 1 cup Water Vegetable broth can enhance flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice.
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach Kale or Swiss chard can be used as substitutes.
For Serving
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Optional, for garnish.
- 2 cups Cooked Rice or Naan Bread Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb option.
Instructions
How to Make Chickpea Curry
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 8 minutes until it softens and becomes translucent.
- Add whole cumin seeds, curry powder, garam masala, and sea salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, full-fat coconut milk, minced garlic, ginger, and cooked chickpeas. Mix everything until well combined.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if required to maintain desired consistency.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in lime juice and fresh spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of water if needed.