Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry: Year 1 of comfort
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Enjoy a comforting and flavorful vegan chickpea curry made with creamy coconut milk.
- Author: Eleanor Langley
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the rinsed chickpeas, coconut milk, and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a thicker curry, simmer uncovered for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- This curry is delicious served with rice or naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 400 kcal (estimated)
- Sugar: Approximately 8g (estimated)
- Sodium: Approximately 500mg (estimated)
- Fat: Approximately 25g (estimated)
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 18g (estimated)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 35g (estimated)
- Fiber: Approximately 10g (estimated)
- Protein: Approximately 10g (estimated)
- Cholesterol: 0mg