This classic chickpea curry is so flavourful and has hints of all those authentic Indian spices you're looking for in a curry! It's naturally vegan, gluten-free and comes together in just 25 minutes for a perfect quick and cozy dinner!
I love serving this curry with rice or cauliflower rice, naan bread, and chutney!
📖 Recipe
Chickpea Curry
This classic chickpea curry is so flavourful and has hints of all those authentic Indian spices you're looking for in a curry! It's naturally vegan, gluten-free and comes together in just 25 minutes for a perfect quick and cozy dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 curry leaves
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- 2 cloves
- 2 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 ¼ c diced onions
- 1 ¼ c diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 ½ tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 c water
- 2 ½ c chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 c coconut milk
- 2 c spinach
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat 1-2tbsp olive oil in a large pan on medium-high
- Add the curry leaves, cardamom, and cloves.
- Once leaves “pop” add garlic and ginger, followed by the onions. Sauté until onions are golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add diced tomatoes and sauté for 3 minutes. You can help them break down by squishing them with the back of a spoon once soft.
- Add the turmeric, salt, coriander, chilli powder, cumin, and tomato paste. Stir and cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in 1 cup of water and stir to combine. Then, add in the chickpeas and stir/simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk, followed by the spinach and garam masala. Simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle on cilantro. Serve with rice or cauliflower rice, naan bread, and chutney!
Imran Ranmall
Tried this recipe and it was filled with flavour! Who knew such a simple, cheap and non meat dish would be so delicious! Thanks Arisha for the recipe 🙂
Arisha
Hi Imran! I'm so happy you enjoyed this recipe. It's definitely a family favourite over here, we love how easy and tasty it is!