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Coconut Chickpea Curry

Coconut Chickpea Curry is made quickly and easily for a weeknight comfort meal that is vegetarian but can also be vegan too. This meal is delicious and gives you a punch of flavors that you will want to make it again and again.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chickpea, chickpea curry, coconut, curry, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 540 ml or 19 oz
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed (540 ml or 19 oz)
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp ginger grated
  • 1 Tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ¼ - ½ tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1 can light coconut milk 400 ml or 13.5 oz
  • 1 lime juiced
  • cilantro chopped for garnish
  • plain Greek yogurt for garnish vegan yogurt if necessary or omit
  • Naan bread optional

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion to the pan. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring often until the onions have softened but do not let them brown.
  • Add the tomatoes, Kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper and stir to combine. Simmer with the lid off for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chickpeas, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper and stir to combine.
  • Then add the coconut milk and mix again.
  • Continue to cook by bringing it to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid off for 10 – 12 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding additional Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper if needed.
  • Remove from the heat and squeeze in the juice of the lime, and stir.
  • Serve in bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and a small dollop of Greek yogurt swirled. Serve with naan bread for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 824mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g