Easy Chickpea Curry

Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Add sliced onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes; cook until onions are softened and golden (about 15 minutes), adding water if needed.
  2. 2Heat oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Add sliced onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes; cook until onions are softened and golden (about 15 minutes), adding water if needed.
  3. 3Heat oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Add sliced onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes; cook until onions are softened and golden (about 15 minutes), adding water if needed.
  4. 4Increase heat to medium. Add curry powder and cumin; stir until toasted (about 1 minute). Add crushed tomatoes, scraping the bottom of the pan.
  5. 5Increase heat to medium. Add curry powder and cumin; stir until toasted (about 1 minute). Add crushed tomatoes, scraping the bottom of the pan.
  6. 6Increase heat to medium. Add curry powder and cumin; stir until toasted (about 1 minute). Add crushed tomatoes, scraping the bottom of the pan.
  7. 7Pour in coconut milk and add chickpeas. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce thickens and chickpeas soften (about 10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
  8. 8Pour in coconut milk and add chickpeas. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce thickens and chickpeas soften (about 10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
  9. 9Pour in coconut milk and add chickpeas. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce thickens and chickpeas soften (about 10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
  10. 10Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges, rice, and/or naan bread
  11. 11Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges, rice, and/or naan bread
  12. 12Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges, rice, and/or naan bread

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 15 ounce can can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 ounce can can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 ounce can can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 13.5 ounce can can coconut milk
  • 1 13.5 ounce can can coconut milk
  • 1 13.5 ounce can can coconut milk
  • 2 15 ounce cans cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 15 ounce cans cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 15 ounce cans cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 salt and pepper
  • 1 salt and pepper
  • 1 salt and pepper
  • 1 Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
  • 1 Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
  • 1 Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
  • 1 Naan bread and rice, to serve (optional)
  • 1 Naan bread and rice, to serve (optional)
  • 1 Naan bread and rice, to serve (optional)

Equipment

large, heavy bottomed pot or high-walled panwooden or rubber spoon

Tips

  • cook onions until deep golden for best flavor
  • use full-fat coconut milk for creamy consistency
  • drain and rinse chickpeas to reduce sodium and improve digestibility
  • add fresh red hot peppers or sriracha for extra spice
  • toast ground spices for enhanced flavor