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Chickpea Curry

A flavorful and easy chickpea curry, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 cans (15 ounce) chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (13.5 ounce) full-fat coconut milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup fresh spinach packed
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
    1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
    1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
    1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chickpeas, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
    1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Bring the curry to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
    1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. This curry is excellent served with rice or naan bread.
    1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil

Notes

Adjust cayenne pepper to your desired level of spice. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.