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Chickpea Curry served and ready to eat
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Chickpea Curry

A quick, comforting chickpea curry in a creamy coconut tomato sauce — weeknight food that tastes like a treat.

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10 minPrep
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20 minCook
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4Serves
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EasyLevel
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Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 thumb ginger
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • Salt
  • Spinach (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soften the onion in the oil, then add the garlic and ginger.
  2. Stir in the spices, then the tomatoes; cook 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chickpeas and coconut milk; simmer 12 minutes.
  4. Stir in spinach to wilt if using.
  5. Season and serve.
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Tara’s tips

  • Crush a few chickpeas to thicken the sauce.
  • A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens it.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve with rice or naan.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 4 days; freezes well.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Add protein?

Stir in cubed paneer or tofu.

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