Description
Coconut chickpea curry brings Mediterranean and Indian flavors together in one hearty pot. Comfort meets nutrition as rich coconut milk, warm spices, and tender chickpeas create a delightful meal for spice lovers seeking global culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 onion
- 1 tomato
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, fresh
- 1 inch ginger, fresh
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, ground
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, ground
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground
- Salt to taste (optional)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable, coconut, or sunflower oil)
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
Instructions
- Assemble all ingredients and prepare your mise en place by finely chopping onion, mincing garlic, grating fresh ginger, and dicing ripe tomatoes.
- Select a medium-sized pot and warm oil over gentle heat, gradually sautéing onion slices until they turn translucent and soft.
- Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot, allowing aromatics to release their fragrant essence while stirring continuously.
- Add diced tomatoes and tomato purée, creating a rich foundational sauce and blending flavors on moderate heat.
- Incorporate chickpeas and a harmonious blend of spices – black pepper, cayenne, turmeric, ground cumin, coriander seeds, and garam masala – stirring thoroughly to distribute seasoning evenly.
- Pour coconut milk into the mixture, gently integrating all components and elevating heat to medium, allowing the curry to simmer and develop complex flavors.
- Cover the pot and let the curry gently bubble for approximately 20 minutes, enabling ingredients to tenderize and meld together perfectly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if desired, then serve piping hot alongside fluffy rice or warm flatbread.
Notes
- Grab all ingredients before starting to avoid kitchen chaos and ensure a smooth cooking experience.
- Grate ginger for more intense flavor and easier blending into the curry base.
- Adjust spice levels by carefully measuring cayenne pepper to match your personal heat tolerance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg