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Easy Creamy Chickpea Curry

Whip up this incredibly simple and satisfying creamy chickpea curry in under 30 minutes! Perfect for a busy weeknight, this vegetarian dish features tender chickpeas simmered in a rich, coconut milk-based sauce infused with aromatic spices. Serve it with fluffy rice or warm naan for a comforting and flavorful meal that's sure to become a regular in your rotation.

Easy Creamy Chickpea Curry
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
28 min
Total time
43 min
Servings:
4
persons

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonOlive oil
  • 1 medium, dicedYellow onion
  • 3 mincedGarlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon, gratedFresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoonsCurry powder
  • 0.5 teaspoonGround turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoonGround cumin
  • 14.5 ounce can, undrainedCanned diced tomatoes
  • 2 15-ounce cans, rinsed and drainedCanned chickpeas
  • 13.5 ounce canFull-fat coconut milk
  • 5 ouncesBaby spinach
  • 0.5 teaspoonSalt
  • 0.3 cup, chopped (for garnish)Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

    7 min
  2. 2

    Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

    2 min
  3. 3

    Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.

    1 min
  4. 4

    Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes, rinsed chickpeas, and full-fat coconut milk. Stir everything together. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

    15 min
  5. 5

    Remove the lid and stir in the baby spinach until it wilts, which will take about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

    3 min
  6. 6

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro, alongside basmati rice or warm naan bread.

Nutrition

  • 450kcal

    Calories

  • 15g

    Protein

  • 50g

    Carbs

  • 25g

    Fat