This recipe for Indian Chickpea Coconut Curry is hearty, flavorful and ready to eat in just 30 minutes. Naturally vegan and gluten-free!
You are going to love this rich, creamy curry made with chickpeas, coconut milk and fresh spinach. It is packed with protein and nutrition and is so unbelievably easy to make. Best of all, you probably already have all of the ingredients sitting in your pantry!
Normally when you read Indian recipes, they include a large number of spices in the ingredient list that many people don’t readily have on hand. So, I developed a recipe that uses curry powder, which contains a variety of fragrant Indian spices that have been ground up and mixed together in one handy package. Only a small amount of curry powder is used in this recipe, so that it gives the curry just the slightest hint of warm Indian spices without being overly spicy.
This Indian Chickpea Coconut Curry recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, because it delivers maximum flavor in minimal time. Serve it with steamed basmati rice, warm naan or flatbread for a complete, satisfying dinner when you are in the mood for something exotic.
This recipe would be great for entertaining or taking along to a potluck. Since it is naturally gluten-free and vegan, it is suitable for many people following special diets. It is also perfect for meal prepping, so feel free to make a batch ahead of time to have on hand for the coming week.
More Curry-Infused Recipes to try:
For this Indian Chickpea Coconut Curry Recipe, I recommend:
- Curry Powder – This is the curry powder I use! The quality is excellent and it gives a rich, fragrant and well-rounded flavor to soups and curries.
- Food Chopper – This is the one I have and it is one of my most-used kitchen tools. I use mine all the time to quickly chop up vegetables. I especially love using it to dice onions, because it saves me from all the tears!
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- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chopped packed fresh spinach
- Optional garnish: Chopped fresh cilantro
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic, ginger and curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the tomatoes and coconut milk. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in chickpeas and spinach. Cook for about 3 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Serve warm, garnished with cilantro if using.
Serve with rice or flatbread for a satisfying meal.
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Oooh, this sounds so good! I love a recipe that comes together so quickly and is easy. And spicy! Yum. And, you’re right, I have all these ingredients right in my pantry! Thanks for the recipe!
Aw thanks so much Laura!! Now you have no excuse not to try it sometime! 😉 Hehe. You’re welcome!!
can I use olive oil instead of coconut oil?
You sure can!
I love me a good curry recipe!! Yours looks so rich and thick. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Marcy! Thanks so much! And you are very welcome! 🙂