Chickpea Curry Recipe
This chickpea curry recipe is tasty, simple, and healthy. It is made with soft chickpeas, warm spices, and a creamy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 can, drained & rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1- inch ginger grated
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup coconut milk or cream
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp red chili powder optional
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds and let them pop.
- Add onions and cook until golden.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Mix in turmeric, coriander, and chili powder.
- Stir well until spices smell fragrant.
- Add chickpeas and coat with spices.
- Pour in coconut milk and stir well.
- Cook for 10 minutes until thick.
- Add garam masala and mix gently.
- Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve your chickpea curry recipe hot.
Notes
- Use canned chickpeas for quick cooking.
- Fresh spices give better flavor.
- Add spinach or kale for extra health.
- Adjust chili powder to your taste.
- Let curry rest for 5 minutes before serving.