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Chickpea and Spinach Curry

This tasty Chickpea and Spinach Curry is a heathy, comforting vegetarian dish that's packed with protein, fiber, and plenty of flavor. This easy Indian curry is a great way to introduce your family to new flavors and it can be made in 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated or minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons grated or minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder* (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes (about 4 plum tomatoes)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 container (5 ounces) baby spinach, roughly chopped or torn (can use frozen spinach)
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala* (see notes)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and add the onion. Cook until softened, 6-7 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the turmeric, chili powder, cumin, and coriander and stir to combine with the onion. Cook another 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
  3. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, and salt and stir to combine. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until it starts to wilt.
  4. Stir in the coconut milk. Simmer for 10 minutes until chickpeas are softened and sauce is thickened. If desired, mash some of the chickpeas with the back of a spoon to thicken the gravy.
  5. Stir in the garam masala, lemon juice, and sugar. Cook another 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve the curry with basmati or brown rice and/or naan.

Notes

  • *Kashmiri chili powder is a mild Indian chili powder with a smoky flavor and mild spice level. You can buy it online. If you can't find it, you can substitute a teaspoon of paprika with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
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  • *Garam masala is an Indian blend of dried spices commonly used in Indian cooking.  It can be found in grocery stores or you can buy it online. 
  • buy it online
  • Toast the spices in oil in the pan for a minute or two before adding the rest of the sauce ingredients. This is known as blooming the spices. It gives the dish a deeper, more aromatic flavor.
  • Use a microplane grater zester to grate the ginger and garlic so that there are no large pieces.
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  • Use full-fat coconut milk so the curry doesn't get watered down.
  • If you want to thicken the curry, an easy tip is to mash some of the chickpeas with the back of a spoon.
  • You can add other ingredients to this vegetarian chickpea curry to make it even heartier. Diced potatoes or sweet potatoes, cauliflower, paneer (Indian cheese) or tofu would all make excellent additions to this dish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 portion Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 907mg (38%) Potassium 736mg (21%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2488IU (50%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 portion
Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 907mg 38%
Potassium 736mg 16%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2488IU 50%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 119mg 12%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.