Name: Indian Coconut Chickpea Curry (Easy Vegan Recipe!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 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

This Indian Coconut Chickpea Curry recipe is naturally vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. It is super flavorful and is so healthy, hearty, and easy to make! It makes an ideal dinner for busy weeknights, because it is ready to eat in just 30 minutes. Learn how to make homemade coconut chickpea curry with this quick and simple recipe.

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Why You’ll Love This Coconut Chickpea Curry Recipe

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 simple 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. That way the chickpea curry has just the slightest hint of warm Indian spices, without being overly spicy.

This healthy Indian Coconut Chickpea 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 vegan and gluten-free, 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.

How to Make Chickpea Coconut Curry

This chickpea curry with coconut milk is one of those recipes that tastes like you’ve simmered it gently for hours. Luckily, it takes less time to make than your favorite Indian restaurant takes to deliver. To make this homemade coconut chickpea curry recipe, simply:

Make the flavor base: Cook the onion, garlic, ginger, and curry powder in a bit of coconut oil until fragrant.
Stir in the liquids: Add the crushed tomatoes and coconut milk, then simmer.
Add the chickpeas and spinach: Season the curry sauce with S&P to taste, then stir in the chickpeas and spinach.
Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired, then serve the chickpea curry with rice and/or flatbread.

That’s it! This is truly a foolproof, easy curry recipe that is absolutely bursting with flavor. See the full recipe below for detailed ingredient amounts and complete recipe instructions/directions.

Possible Recipe Variations

This coconut chickpea curry recipe is incredibly flexible with regards to variations. For example, feel free to…

Add more seasoning: For a more intense curry flavor, you can increase the amount of curry powder to your liking or add in some garam masala.
Use different greens: Kale or collard greens would also be delicious in place of the spinach.
Add some heat: To give the curry a more piquant flavor, you can add in a few pinches of cayenne powder or crushed red pepper flakes.
Add extra veggies: Feel free to toss in any other mild curry-friendly veggies that you have on hand, such as bell peppers, zucchini, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, or peas.

Those are just a few suggestions, so feel free to experiment with whatever ingredient swaps or additions that sound good to you.

Can You Freeze Chickpea Curry?

Yes! I recommend separating a batch of curry or leftovers into smaller portions in freezer-safe containers. Then place the containers in the freezer. When ready to eat, thaw in the refrigerator or out on the counter for quick dinners during extra-busy weeknights.

More Coconut Curry Recipes

Craving more coconut curry? Here are some of my favorite recipes:

If you make this easy Indian Coconut Chickpea Curry recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡