5 from 57 votes
Tuna & Chickpea Curry
This Tuna & Chickpea Curry blends canned tuna and chickpeas with a flavorful onion, garlic, and tomato base, spiced with chili powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. The curry simmers to develop a warm, mildly spiced sauce with hearty texture from chickpeas and tender tuna, making a satisfying and convenient meal. It pairs well with flatbreads like chapati.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
334 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian, Pakistani
Ingredients
- 50 ml neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 400 g tuna Canned
- 200 g chickpeas Canned
- 400 g tomato Canned
- 3 onion
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a pot heat up the oil on medium heat until hot then add the finely diced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened (see note 1)
- Add the garlic paste then cook for 1-2 minutes
- Add the salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, and black pepper then cook the spices for 2-3 minutes
- Add the canned tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes (see note 2)
- Add the canned chickpeas then cook for 4-5 minutes (see note 3)
- Add the canned tuna and cook for a further 6-8 minutes
- Serve with homemade chapatti and enjoy!
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Notes
- Olive oil is preferred but neutral oils like vegetable or sunflower oil can substitute.
- Fresh tomatoes may be used instead of canned; approximately 4-5 fresh tomatoes work well.
- If using fresh chickpeas, cook them fully before adding to the curry.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
821mg
(34%)
Potassium
713mg
(15%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1056IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Vitamin D
1µg
(5%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 821mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 713mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1056IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.