🍳 indian, global • dinner, lunchDifficulty: easy👥 4 Servings

Creamy Chickpea & Spinach Coconut Curry

A nourishing 25-minute plant-based dinner combining hearty chickpeas, fresh spinach, tomatoes, and aromatic curry spices in velvety coconut milk.

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Calories

158 kcal

Plant Protein

5.8g

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  • 2 cans (800g)
  • 1 can (400ml)
  • 1 tbsp

🍳 Equipment Needed:

Dutch oven or deep saucepanCan opener

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    In a Dutch oven or large pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, ground cumin, and garam masala; stir for 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add canned crushed tomatoes, chickpeas, and coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes to thicken.

  3. 3

    Fold in fresh baby spinach leaves in batches. Cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Stir in fresh lime juice and serve with basmati rice or naan.

Nutrition Breakdown (per 100g)

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5.8g

Protein

15.2g

Carbs

8.9g

Fat

4.6g

Fiber

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this with dried chickpeas?
Yes. Soak 1.5 cups dried chickpeas overnight, boil until tender (50 mins), then proceed with recipe.