Coconut Chickpea Curry
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5
Coconut Chickpea Curry
Description
This curry starts with sautéed onions, garlic, and ginger, building layers of flavor in coconut oil. The addition of curry powder, salt, and pepper infuses the aromatics with warm, complex spices. Coconut milk and crushed tomatoes create a rich, slightly tangy sauce that simmers to meld flavors.
Chickpeas add protein and texture, softening as they cook in the sauce. Stirring prevents sticking and ensures even cooking. Lime juice brightens the dish at the end, while fresh cilantro adds freshness and color.
Serve this dish with basmati rice or naan bread to complement the creamy, spiced sauce. It is suitable for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil (or canola or olive oil)
- 1 large onion (finely diced)
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 medium knob ginger grated and minced, fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 to 1 1/2 Tablespoon curry powder
- (1) .5 ounce can coconut milk in a can, may use lite, full-fat
- (1) .5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- (1) .5 ounce can chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed)
- 1-2 fresh lime juice
- cilantro chopped, fresh
- basmati rice or naan bread
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add oil and let sizzle. Add onions and let cook for about 8 minutes, stirring often. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute longer. Stir in salt, pepper, and curry powder.
- Add coconut milk and crushed tomatoes. Turn down heat to medium-low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and continue to cook for 5 minutes longer, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with lime juice. Serve with basmati rice and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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