Here’s a simple and delicious vegan recipe for a Chickpea & Spinach Coconut Curry – easy to make, nutritious, and ready in under 30 minutes.
🌱 Chickpea & Spinach Coconut Curry
🕒 Time: 25 minutes
🍽 Serves: 2–3
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (or any vegetable oil)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp curry powder (or garam masala)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for extra depth)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Cooked rice or naan, to serve
Instructions:
- Sauté aromatics:
- Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
- Spices:
- Add curry powder and cumin. Cook for 30 seconds to release their aroma.
- Add chickpeas & coconut milk:
- Stir in the chickpeas and coconut milk.
- Add tomato paste if using.
- Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add spinach:
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted (2–3 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Serve hot over rice or with vegan naan.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.