Chickpea and Spinach Curry
Hearty chickpeas and fresh spinach cooked in a lightly spiced tomato gravy.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup water(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3‑4 minutes until translucent.
- 2
Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and turmeric; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add the tomato puree and cook 2 minutes, then pour in the water and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Mix in the chickpeas and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 5
Add the spinach leaves, stir until wilted (about 1‑2 minutes), season with salt, and remove from heat.
- 6
Serve hot, optionally with rice or flatbread.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
280
14% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 35 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
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