Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMaiwand GrillChickpea Curry Recipe

Chickpea Curry Recipe

Inspired by Maiwand Grill
Time30m
Serves4

A hearty chickpea curry cooked with spices.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Fresh Ingredients

Cooking Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop and Prepare Ingredients

    Chop the onion and tomato, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

  2. 3

    Add Garlic and Ginger

    Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 4

    Incorporate Spices

    Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

  4. 5

    Add Chickpeas and Tomato

    Add the chickpeas and chopped tomato to the pot. Stir well to combine with the spices.

  5. 6

    Pour in Coconut Milk

    Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes.

  6. 7

    Add Spinach

    Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.

  7. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.

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