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Savor Homemade Comfort: 20 Easy Recipes to Try Tonight

Enjoy this homemade creamy chickpea curry, a nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Curry Base
  • 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh or ground
Spices
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Serving
  • 3 cups cooked rice white, brown, or basmati
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Toast the Spices: Add curry powder, cumin, and turmeric to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute.
  3. Add the Chickpeas: Stir in drained chickpeas and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in Coconut Milk: Add coconut milk and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  5. Season to Perfection: Taste and season with salt, pepper, and lime juice; simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Prepare for Serving: Prepare your cooked rice, fluff with a fork.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Serve the chickpea curry over rice, garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure spices are fresh for the best flavor. Store leftovers properly for maximum freshness.

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