Vegetable and Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A rich, aromatic Indian curry with chickpeas, seasonal vegetables, and creamy coconut milk—ideal for cozy dinners. This Indian recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs Chickpeas, Onion, Carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed Chickpeas
• 1 medium, finely diced Onion
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds Carrots
• 1 medium, diced Bell pepper
• 1 large, diced Tomato
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 inch, grated Ginger
• 2 tsp Curry powder
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, finely diced, and cook for 5 minutes until golden.
2. Step 2: Add 3 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 inch ginger, grated, along with 2 tsp curry powder, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1 tsp ground cumin. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 2 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, 1 medium bell pepper, diced, and 1 large tomato, diced.
4. Step 4: Add 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk, 1 cup vegetable broth, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a gentle boil.
5. Step 5: Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan.