Tandoori-Style Chickpea Curry with Cucumber Raita

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Creamy chickpea curry infused with tandoori spices, served with cooling cucumber yogurt sauce. This Indian-inspired curry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chickpeas, tomato puree, garam masala for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed chickpeas
1 cup tomato puree
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 cup yogurt
1/2 cup, finely diced cucumber
2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup, minced onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp, minced ginger

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup minced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced ginger, cooking for 3 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp garam masala and 1 tsp turmeric, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 2 cans drained chickpeas, 1 cup tomato puree, and 1/2 cup coconut milk. Simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Blend 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped mint, and a pinch of salt until smooth for raita.
Step 5: Serve curry hot with a dollop of raita on the side. Garnish with additional mint if desired.