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Chickpea & Spinach Curry: An Incredible Essential Recipe You’ll Love


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 2 cups canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
– 4 cups fresh spinach (washed and roughly chopped)
– 1 onion (finely chopped)
– 3 cloves garlic (minced)
– 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
– 1 can coconut milk (400 ml)
– 2 tablespoons curry powder
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– ½ teaspoon turmeric
– 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)


Instructions

Creating this Chickpea & Spinach Curry is easy and fun if you follow these straightforward steps:

1. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Add Spices: Sprinkle in the curry powder, cumin seeds, and turmeric. Stir to evenly coat the onions and let the spices bloom for about 2 minutes.
4. Incorporate Chickpeas: Add the drained chickpeas to the skillet, stirring to combine well with the spice mixture.
5. Pour Coconut Milk: Slowly pour in the coconut milk, mixing well to create a creamy sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes.
6. Add Spinach: Gradually stir in the chopped spinach until wilted and fully combined into the curry, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
7. Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
8. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro, if using.
9. Serve Hot: Spread serving bowls with warm rice or naan, then ladle the curry over the top.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 12g
  • Protein: Incorporate tofu or tempeh for an extra protein boost.