The Best Ever Spiced Chickpea Curry

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A rich, aromatic curry with tender chickpeas, coconut milk, and a blend of warming spices that's sure to become a family favorite. Served with steamed basmati rice or naan. This Indian recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chickpeas, coconut milk, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 35 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp coconut milk in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp turmeric, and 1 tbsp curry powder. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  3. Step 3: Add the diced tomato and cook for 5 minutes until softened and the mixture turns a deep red color. Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp turmeric. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, and 1 cup coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the chickpeas are tender.
  5. Step 5: Stir in fresh cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with basmati rice or naan.

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