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finished chickpea curry in a bowl with rice and fresh cilantro

Quick and Easy Chickpea Curry

A creamy chickpea curry made with tomatoes, coconut milk, onion, garlic, ginger, and warm spices. This easy dinner is comforting, flavorful, and perfect with rice or naan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the curry
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 4 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Garam masala or curry powder
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 medium Tomatoes chopped or 1 can diced tomatoes for convenience
  • 1 can 300 g Chickpeas drained
  • 1 can 400 g Coconut milk full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lime or lemon juice
  • ¼ bunch Fresh coriander cilantro, chopped
  • For serving
  • Cooked rice or naan bread

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Can opener

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger.
  3. Add the cumin, garam masala or curry powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir briefly to bloom the spices.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and begin to break down.
  5. Stir in the drained chickpeas.
  6. Pour in the coconut milk and stir well.
  7. Simmer until the curry is slightly thickened and creamy.
  8. Stir in the lime or lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
  9. Serve hot with cooked rice or naan bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 420mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 920IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3.6mg

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Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest result.
  • If using canned diced tomatoes, drain a little liquid only if the mixture seems very watery.
  • Mash a few chickpeas into the sauce for a thicker texture.
  • Add chili flakes or fresh chili if you want heat.
  • Fresh lime juice brightens the curry right before serving.

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