Why You’ll Love this Chickpea Curry
This curry recipe has become a go-to for me, because it calls for easy ingredients that I usually already have on hand. You’ll need a can of chickpeas and a can of coconut milk, along with some curry powder and a few fresh veggies. (You can use frozen veggies in a pinch, too!) Tip: Save the liquid from the can of chickpeas, and make Aquafaba Mousse. It’s an impressive egg-free dessert, calling for only 3 ingredients.
How To Cook Chickpeas
If you don’t keep canned chickpeas on hand, or if you would prefer to cook dried chickpeas from scratch, I have tutorials for that! You can cook chickpeas in the Instant Pot, or you can cook them on the stove top. (Click the orange links to go straight to the printable tutorials.)
What Do You Put in Curry?
If you’re like me and don’t always keep a jar of curry paste on hand, I find it’s easy to create a rich flavor using canned coconut milk and a curry powder blend from the store. Curry powder is typically a mix of turmeric, coriander, ginger, cumin, chili powder, and pepper, and the strength can vary by brand, so definitely be sure to taste this sauce as you go. For a rich flavor, I also like to add:
Fresh lime juice Fresh basil (Thai basil is great, but regular basil also works) Maple syrup (for a little sweetness) Plenty of salt (you can use tamari or soy sauce, for a deep flavor, too)
What I love about recipes like this one, is that you can use up any produce you have in the fridge. I’m using red onion and bell pepper in this case, but this recipe also works well with kale, spinach, Swiss chard, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and sweet potatoes. It can be a kitchen-sink style meal!
More Curry Recipes
If you have other ingredients you want to use up, you may enjoy the following recipes, too!
Comforting Sweet Potato Lentil Curry Easy Coconut Curry Curry Chicken Soup Instant Pot Lentil & Kale Curry Instant Pot Chickpea Curry
If you try this recipe, please leave a comment below letting me know how it turns out for you! And if you make any modifications, I’d love to hear about those, too. We can all benefit from your experience. – Reader Feedback: What’s your favorite fast weeknight meal?
