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Easy Chickpea Curry
4.9 from 222 votes

Easy Chickpea Curry

Easy Chickpea Curry combines aromatic spices, coconut milk, and chickpeas in a creamy sauce that delivers warmth without overpowering heat. It balances ginger, garlic, cumin, and curry powder to create a flavorful vegetarian main. The addition of fresh cilantro and lime juice brightens the dish, which can be served simply over rice for a satisfying meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 onion diced, large medium, yellow
  • 4 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated peeled fresh
  • 2 (15.5-ounce) cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk full-fat
  • 1 cup vegetable broth low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder or more to taste
  • 1½ teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 bunch cilantro roughly chopped and more for garnish
  • 1 lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
For serving
  • rice cooked
  • lime slices

Instructions

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  1. Cook the aromatics. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and ginger and stir together for another minute, until fragrant.
  2. Make the curry. Add the chickpeas, coconut milk, broth, curry powder, garam masala, cumin, and salt. Stir everything together, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, so that the flavors can meld.
  3. Add the finishing touches. Turn off the heat and stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Serve the curry over rice, and garnish with more cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4-5 days in airtight containers.
  • Freeze cooled curry up to 3 months for longer storage and thaw overnight before reheating.
  • Reheat gently in microwave or stovetop; thin with broth or coconut milk if sauce thickens too much.
  • Add diced chili peppers with onions during cooking to increase spiciness if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 953mg (40%) Potassium 521mg (11%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 170IU (3%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 953mg 40%
Potassium 521mg 11%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 170IU 3%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 6mg 33%

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