Chickpea Curry
Chickpeas simmered in a creamy coconut-tomato curry sauce served over rice.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1 diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon, grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups, for serving cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro(optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- 2
Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, and turmeric. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the diced tomatoes and coconut milk, then add the chickpeas and salt. Bring to a simmer.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
620
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrate | 78 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 640 mg |
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