5 from 18 votes
Chickpea Curry (Camp Stove Recipe)
This Chickpea Curry is a camp stove-friendly recipe combining sautéed onions, spices like tandoori masala, fire roasted tomatoes, and canned chickpeas served over seasoned instant white rice. The chickpeas cook in the curry base until the sauce thickens, giving a hearty, flavorful main dish or side. Using canned ingredients and instant rice makes it practical for outdoor cooking while maintaining balanced seasoning and warmth.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
211 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 teaspoons tandoori masala Or use garam masala, spice mix
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to season rice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder plus more to season rice
- 1 fire roasted tomatoes 15 oz can
- 1 chickpeas 15 oz can, also labeled garbanzo beans
- 2 cups instant white rice
Instructions
- Prepare camp stove with propane tank.
- Begin boiling water for rice, and cook according to package directions. Season rice to taste with salt and garlic powder.
- Set flame to medium, and heat olive oil until it begins to ripple. Add diced onion, salt, and spice mix.
- Sauté onions for 2-3 minutes, until they soften and become translucent. Lower flame slightly, add garlic powder and fire roasted tomatoes, and cook 4-5 minutes.
- Add chickpeas (add the entire can- don't strain the liquid), and cook over a medium flame until the liquid reduces and thickens (2-3 minutes).
- Serve chickpea curry over rice.
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Notes
- This recipe serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
298mg
(12%)
Potassium
84mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
494IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 494IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.