Name: Chickpea Curry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 curry leaves; 1/2 tsp cardamom; 2 cloves; 2 tsp garlic; 1 tsp ginger; 1 1/4 c diced onions; 1 1/4 c diced tomatoes; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp coriander; 1 tsp chilli powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 c water; 2 1/2 c chickpeas ((drained and rinsed)); 1 c coconut milk; 2 c spinach; 1 tsp garam masala; Cilantro

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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!

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Chickpea Curry

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Servings 4 servings

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

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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!