Jul 09 2026
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Chickpea Curry Recipe

Inspired by The Green Chicpea
Time30m
Serves4

A rich and flavorful chickpea curry served with rice.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Spices

For Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Dice the onion, mince the garlic and ginger, and drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes.

  2. 3

    Add Spices

    Stir in the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 4

    Combine Chickpeas and Tomatoes

    Add the drained chickpeas and diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  4. 5

    Add Coconut Milk

    Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 6

    Add Spinach

    Stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt for about 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve with Rice

    Serve the chickpea curry over cooked rice, and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

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