CHICKPEA CURRY
Curry Night Just Got a Creamy Dreamy Upgrade! 🍲✨
Hey, curry lovers and spice adventurers! Ready to dive spoon-first into a bowl of pure comfort that's as cozy as your favorite blanket? Introducing my 7-Ingredient Chickpea Curry – the velvety, flavor-packed hug you didn't know your dinner needed, made with just seven simple staples!
This gem is all about tender chickpeas swimming in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce boosted by fragrant curry powder and a subtle kick of cayenne for that perfect warm glow. It's hearty, plant-powered magic in one pot, simmering away to perfection while filling your kitchen with the most intoxicating aromas!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 oz / 425 grams)
1 can coconut milk (full fat or light, 13.5 oz / 400 ml) / ½ can coconut cream (6.8 oz / 200 ml) + 1½ cups vegetable broth (400 ml)
2 tablespoons tomato paste (add more if desired)
2 garlic cloves & 2 large shallots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1½ tablespoons curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Juice of ½ lime
Instructions:
Sauté aromatics: Heat coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat; sauté garlic and shallots for 2-3 minutes until golden.
Add base: Stir in tomato paste, curry powder, coconut milk / coconut cream + vegetable broth, and chickpeas. Mix well.
Simmer curry: Bring to a gentle simmer, adding water if too thick; cook for 10-12 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Season dish: Toss in some cayenne and squeeze in juice of half a lime for added flavor; season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot: Garnish with chopped cilantro for a burst of color and serve warm over rice or enjoy it solo!
Chickpea Curry
With only 7 ingredients, it's super easy to whip up on a weeknight – pair it with fluffy coconut rice, naan for scooping, or just devour it straight (no judgment here!). Grab the straightforward recipe below, get that pot bubbling, and prepare for seconds (and thirds). May your evenings be spicy, your bowls be overflowing, and your taste buds throw a full-on party. Let's curry on and savor every bite! 💥🥥🌶️