Best Easy Chickpea Curry Recipes

EASY CHICKPEA CURRY (CHANNA MASALA) RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent and begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Continue to cook over medium heat until garlic is fragrant and jalapeño is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper then continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and water. Stir to incorporate, making sure to use the spoon the scrape off any brown bits that have appeared on the bottom or sides of the pot.
• As the tomatoes break down, the mixture should take on the texture of a thick stew. Add more water if needed before bringing everything to a simmer and then cover with a lid.
• Once covered, cook for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
• Remove lid, reduce heat to low and mix in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Cook over low heat 1-2 minutes until the cilantro has wilted and turned bright green.
• Serve over basmati rice or with a side of naan.
• Enjoy!

EASY CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a medium pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and curry powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, and 2 cups water; bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and gently simmer 8 minutes. Add cauliflower and cook until cauliflower is warmed through and chickpeas are tender, 8 minutes. Stir in spinach and cilantro and season with salt. To serve, divide rice among 4 bowls and top with curry.

EASY CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the melted butter for about 5 minutes, until onion is translucent. Sprinkle in curry powder, garam masala, paprika, sugar, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook and stir 3 to 4 more minutes, until spices are lightly toasted.
• Mix in the garbanzo beans, potatoes, coconut milk, tomato, milk, ketchup, sour cream, and bouillon cubes. Simmer the curry over medium-low heat for about 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Stir in ground almonds to thicken.

EASY CHICKPEA AND TOFU CURRY

Steps:

• Optional - toss the 1 package drained and cubed tofu with coconut oil and roast in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes until golden brown. 1) Heat some coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the 2 leeks, 1/2 red pepper, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until veggies are softened, 5 minutes. 2) Add in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 t grated ginger and 3 T red curry paste. Stir to coat and cook for 5 minutes. 3) Add 1/3 c edamame and 1 can light coconut milk. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes. 4) Toss in the drained can of chickpeas, T chopped cilantro and tofu, cooking for 5 minutes more. 5) Taste for seasoning and add red pepper flakes for more heat.