
Chickpea Curry
A hearty, nourishing chickpea curry simmered in a fragrant tomato-coconut sauce with warming spices. This wholesome, plant-based dinner comes together in under 40 minutes and is packed with protein and fiber — perfect for a healthy weeknight meal the whole family will love.
4 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · Total 35 min
Indian · Main Course · Dinner
Ingredients
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2 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can coconut milk full-fat or light- light coconut milk
1 medium yellow onion finely diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
2 tbsp coconut oil or neutral oil
neutral oil
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground turmeric
0.5 tsp cayenne pepper adjust
1 tsp fine salt plus more
2 cup fresh spinach roughly chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
0.25 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
Equipment
Stovetop
Skillet
Wooden Spoon
Spatula
Knife
Pan
Cutting Board
Can Opener
Instructions
- Heat the @[Coconut Oil] in a large #[Skillet] over ^[medium heat]. Add the diced @[Yellow Onion] and cook, stirring occasionally, for ~[5–6 minutes] until softened and lightly golden. Add the minced @[Garlic] and grated @[Ginger] and cook for another ~[1–2 minutes] until fragrant.
- Add the ground @[Cumin], @[Coriander], @[Turmeric], @[Garam Masala], @[Cayenne Pepper] (if using), and @[Salt] directly to the pan. Stir constantly for ~[about 60 seconds] to toast the spices in the @[Coconut Oil] — this blooms their flavor and is key to a deep, aromatic curry.
- Pour in the @[Crushed Tomatoes] and stir well to combine with the spiced @[Yellow Onion] base. Simmer for ~[4–5 minutes], stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the @[Tomatoes] deepen in color.
- Add the drained @[Chickpeas] and @[Coconut Milk]. Stir everything together, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered for ~[10–12 minutes], stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your liking and the @[Chickpeas] are heated through.
- Stir in the fresh @[Spinach] and @[Lemon Juice]. Cook for ~[1–2 minutes] until the @[Spinach] is just wilted. Taste and adjust @[Salt] or @[Lemon Juice] as needed.
- Serve hot over steamed basmati rice or with warm naan bread. Garnish with fresh @[Cilantro] if desired.






