Vegan Chickpea Curry
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Vegan Chickpea Curry

A rich and aromatic curry simmered with creamy coconut milk, tender chickpeas, and warming spices. This one-pot wonder comes together quickly and tastes even better the next day.

4.5
40 min
🍴4 servings
🔥490 cal
🔖Easy
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A fragrant coconut milk curry loaded with chickpeas and bold Indian-inspired spices.

Nutrition per serving

490Calories
16gProtein
58gCarbs
22gFat
13gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

protein

sauce

aromatics

spices

cooking

vegetables

Instructions

1

Saute the Aromatics

Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened and golden, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another 2 minutes.

2

Toast the Spices

Add curry powder and garam masala directly to the pot with the aromatics. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. This step deepens the flavor significantly.

3

Build the Sauce

Pour in the diced tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir well to combine everything into a smooth sauce. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to a simmer.

4

Add Chickpeas and Simmer

Add the drained chickpeas to the pot. Simmer uncovered over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together.

5

Finish and Serve

Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt. Serve over steamed basmati rice or with warm naan bread and a wedge of lemon.

Substitutions

chickpeaslentils or cubed tofu for variety
full-fat coconut milklight coconut milk for fewer calories
baby spinachkale or frozen peas

Common mistakes

Do not skip toasting the spices as this step unlocks their full depth of flavor
Do not use light coconut milk if you want a rich and creamy sauce
Do not rush the simmering time as the sauce needs time to reduce and thicken properly

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