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    Coconut Chickpea Curry

    Published: Dec 2, 2019 · Modified: Jan 18, 2020 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

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    Coconut Chickpea Curry A rich coconut curry broth with onion, garlic, ginger, Indian spices in coconut milk and tossed with chickpeas. Flavorful vegan meal and you won't even miss the meat!  www.modernhoney.com #vegan #curry #indianfood #vegancurry #chickpeacurry

    Coconut Chickpea Curry

    A rich coconut curry broth with onion, garlic, ginger, Indian spices in coconut milk and tossed with chickpeas. Flavorful vegan meal and you won't even miss the meat! 

    This is comfort food in a bowl. I am always looking for ways to expand my kids' diets and eat all types of cuisines. One of our favorite foods to eat is Indian food because it is so full of flavor. You literally won't miss the chicken in this dish because it has so many complex flavors going on.

    Coconut Chickpea Curry A rich coconut curry broth with onion, garlic, ginger, Indian spices in coconut milk and tossed with chickpeas. Flavorful vegan meal and you won't even miss the meat!  www.modernhoney.com #vegan #curry #indianfood #vegancurry #chickpeacurry

    This Coconut Chickpea Curry starts off with a base of coconut oil and onion sautéed in a pan. This is what caramelizes and softens the onion to soften the potent flavor. It basically makes an onion its best self. Then the fresh garlic and ginger is added and cooked for only about 1 minute. This is to ensure the garlic doesn't burn and become bitter. It will soften more as it simmers in the sauce.

    The main seasoning ingredient is a curry powder. Curry powder is usually made with cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, cloves, red pepper, black pepper. It adds the perfect amount of warmth to the vegan curry dish.

    Coconut Chickpea Curry A rich coconut curry broth with onion, garlic, ginger, Indian spices in coconut milk and tossed with chickpeas. Flavorful vegan meal and you won't even miss the meat!  www.modernhoney.com #vegan #curry #indianfood #vegancurry #chickpeacurry

    To add creaminess to this chickpea curry, we add in a can of coconut milk. This is full-fat canned creamy coconut milk but you may use the light coconut milk if you are looking for a dish with less fat. Also, we add 1 can of crushed tomatoes which adds some freshness to the curry.

    Chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) are added to this vegetarian curry. This adds fiber and protein and is the most filling part of the dish.  I love the texture it gives to the curry.

    This is served on top of basmati rice with a side of buttery Naan bread and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro on the top to bring some earthy freshness. A touch of fresh lime juice is what brings so much balance to the dish.

    I am literally obsessed with this Coconut Chickpea Curry and can't stop eating it. I literally ate it for breakfast and lunch today. Yes, I ate it for breakfast. It is straight up addicting!

    Coconut Chickpea Curry A rich coconut curry broth with onion, garlic, ginger, Indian spices in coconut milk and tossed with chickpeas. Flavorful vegan meal and you won't even miss the meat!  www.modernhoney.com #vegan #curry #indianfood #vegancurry #chickpeacurry

    How to make Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry:

    1.  Start by sautéing diced onion in coconut oil for 8 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute longer. Stir in curry powder and spices.
    2. Add coconut milk and crushed tomatoes. Lower heat and let simmer until it begins to thicken.
    3. Stir in chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. Make sure to drain and rinse the beans before adding them to the skillet.
    4. Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh lime juice all over the coconut chickpea curry.
    5. Place curry all over cooked basmati rice and top with freshly chopped cilantro.

    Coconut Chickpea Curry. A rich coconut curry broth with onion, garlic, ginger, Indian spices in coconut milk and tossed with chickpeas. Flavorful vegan meal and you won't even miss the meat!  www.modernhoney.com #vegan #curry #indianfood #vegancurry #chickpeacurry

    Coconut Chickpea Curry A rich coconut curry broth with onion, garlic, ginger, Indian spices in coconut milk and tossed with chickpeas. Flavorful vegan meal and you won't even miss the meat!  www.modernhoney.com #vegan #curry #indianfood #vegancurry #chickpeacurry

    Coconut Chickpea Curry

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    Coconut Chickpea Curry A rich coconut curry broth with onion, garlic, ginger, Indian spices in coconut milk and tossed with chickpeas. Flavorful vegan meal and you won't even miss the meat!  
    4.95 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 6
    Calories 39 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil (or canola or olive oil)
    • 1 large Onion (finely diced)
    • 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
    • 1 medium knob Fresh Ginger (grated and minced)
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Pepper
    • 1 to 1 ½ Tablespoon Curry Powder
    • (1) 14.5 ounce can Full-Fat Coconut Milk (in a can, may use lite)
    • (1) 14.5 ounce can Crushed Tomatoes
    • (1) 14.5 ounce can Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed)
    • 1-2 fresh Lime Juice
    • Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
    • Basmati Rice or Naan Bread

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add oil and let sizzle. Add onions and let cook for about 8 minutes, stirring often. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute longer. Stir in salt, pepper, and curry powder.
    • Add coconut milk and crushed tomatoes. Turn down heat to medium-low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and continue to cook for 5 minutes longer, stirring often. 
    • Remove from heat and sprinkle with lime juice. Serve with basmati rice and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 390mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. C.J

      August 02, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      Was all prepped before I realized I did not have any curry powder on hand, so I used my red curry paste. Delicious.

      Reply
    2. Jim

      March 21, 2022 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      This dish is amazing! I went back for seconds and loved eating up every piece of rice with that amazing curry sauce.

      Reply
    3. Sammy

      March 16, 2022 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      The BEST curry recipe ever!!! So much flavor and my husband who is a picky eater loved it!!

      Reply
    4. Joella Molson

      March 01, 2022 at 12:19 pm

      This is the best curry I've ever made! The recipe came out perfect! Thank you for such an easy to follow recipe. I am switching into a plant-based diet to help thwart inflammatory problems. This kind of food makes the switch a pleasure!

      Reply
    5. Fay

      February 09, 2022 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely recipe! Simple and savory. Both my mother (who can't handle any spice whatsoever) and my husband (who loves spicy food) declared it to be "very well balanced" and delicious. :).
      A few differences: I forgot to add lime, didn't have cilantro, added some kale, and probably extra ginger because I didn't measure it, and it still worked great (my mom who says she doesn't like ginger didn't even notice the extra ginger). This will be a new go-to recipe for our multi-generational household. Though next time I will double the recipe so we have leftovers! As is, this fed good sized portions to 4 adults.

      Reply
    6. Kerrie

      January 09, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      Can I omit the tomatoes? I'm not sure how important this ingredient is for the flavor and I don't have enough tomatoes on hand

      Reply
    7. Angela Sparrow

      November 16, 2021 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, this was so good. I like heat so I did change 1 TBS curry powder and 1/2 TBS Madras Hot curry powder , maybe an 1/4 tsp chili pepper flakes. And added 1 c. Small pieces of cauliflower as I had it. So, so delicious!

      Reply
    8. Kayla

      August 15, 2021 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      I made this! It's really nice!
      I wasn't expecting my homemade version to taste better than the pre-made store bought ones I buy so much but it did! Definitely going to make this again.

      Reply
    9. Yashia Yah

      July 21, 2021 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      OMG im shocked at how this turned out. I am in loooovvveee and my husband loves it also. We just recently went vegetarian and ive been looking for new recipes. Im slowly transitioning into veganism because dairy is not my friend. This is a favorite of ours now! Only thing I did different was use brown rice instead of what was suggested. I also added a little red pepper flakes because hubby likes things spicy. Oh and I always peel my chickpeas now lol. Other than that I changed nothing. Thanks for this recipe. It will be a staple in my household now!!!

      Reply
      • Kerrie

        January 14, 2022 at 3:03 am

        5 stars
        Following up with my question, I omitted the tomatoes and made this dish. Phenomenal!! My husband and I loved this. We served it over rice and it was very tasteful! Thank you for the recipe, we will be making often:)

        Reply
    10. shan

      April 05, 2021 at 7:54 pm

      Fantastic recipe! It was easy and delicious. We are low carb right now, so I served it with a chicken breast seasoned with Indian spices. Yum!

      Reply
    11. Lisa Wills

      January 25, 2021 at 4:46 pm

      4 stars
      My 14 year old son wants to add vegetarian meals to our rotation. He made this quite easily and we enjoyed it. I added a couple tablespoons of brown sugar to enhance the flavour.

      Reply
    12. Lily

      August 01, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      This was very delicious! I added some crushed red pepper along with the other spices for an extra kick. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    13. christy blake

      June 30, 2020 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      I've made this about 4 times in the last 2 months. We like it without the lime juice (and we are typically LOVERS of lime). Also good with chicken. Really good as leftovers. Whole family loves it. THANKS!

      Reply
    14. Gail Littlefield

      May 01, 2020 at 7:41 am

      Recipe calls for “1-2 fresh lime juice”. Does this mean all the juice squeezed from 1-2 limes — or 1-2 slices or 1-2 tablespoons — or 1-2 tablespoons? I’m looking forward to trying this recipe, Thanks in advance,

      Reply
    15. Kim Peterson

      February 24, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this dish for my weekday healthy lunch. It is fantastic. Thank you for such a great recipe!

      Reply
    16. Rebecca

      January 24, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      Made this tonight and it was amazing!!!!! My husband usually HAS to have meat with dinner but even he didn’t miss it here!!! We will definitely be making this again soon. Thank you so much for another great recipe!

      Reply
    17. Jacqui Rubsam

      January 06, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, this recipe was amazing. We’re huge meat eaters and you made a believer out of us. So flavorful and filling.

      Reply
    18. Kristen

      December 29, 2019 at 10:38 pm

      Hi, I have a quick question. In the ingredient list, this recipe calls for lime juice but then in the instructions it says lemon juice. I am just wondering which you use?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Latosha

        November 22, 2021 at 5:12 pm

        5 stars
        This recipe was great! I made it twice this month! I added ground ginger and cayenne pepper. I also used coconut milk that was a little sweet. Just enough sweetness and spices! This is a great recipe. Thank you.

        Reply
    19. Christina

      December 21, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! My husband didn't even mind that there was no meat. Going into my regular rotation!

      Reply
    20. Erica

      December 05, 2019 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      Mmmmm! This is really good!

      Reply
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