Coconut Chickpea Curry

Name: Coconut Chickpea Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 sweet onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups cooked chickpeas; 1 (14.5-oz) can petite diced tomatoes; 1 (13.5-oz) can light coconut milk; 1½ tsp curry powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; ½ tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp salt, or more to taste; 4–6 cups hot cooked basmati rice, for serving; Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Recipe GLPR613ef0fda71d0a

Indian

Main Course

45 min

580 cal

Servings: 4

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A vibrant, aromatic curry featuring tender chickpeas simmered in a rich, creamy coconut broth infused with warm spices. This plant-based dish is naturally vegan and dairy-free, served over fluffy basmati rice and garnished with fresh cilantro for a bright, authentic finish.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 sweet onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups cooked chickpeas

1 (14.5-oz) can petite diced tomatoes

1 (13.5-oz) can light coconut milk

1½ tsp curry powder

1 tsp cumin powder

½ tsp ground coriander

1 tsp salt, or more to taste

4–6 cups hot cooked basmati rice, for serving

Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Directions

Warm the olive oil in a large skillet or wide saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring occasionally until the onion becomes soft and translucent and the garlic becomes fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
Stir in the cooked chickpeas, canned diced tomatoes, coconut milk, curry powder, cumin powder, ground coriander, and salt. Mix everything together until well combined.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the curry to a gentle simmer. Continue simmering, stirring frequently, until the sauce has reduced slightly and thickened to your desired consistency, about 10–15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
Divide the hot cooked basmati rice among serving bowls or plates. Ladle the curry generously over the rice.
Garnish each bowl with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately while hot.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

All ingredients are stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart with no special trips required. Cost lands around $2.50 per serving when you buy standard canned chickpeas and coconut milk, though bulk basmati rice from ALDI cuts that further. The 45-minute claim holds up if your rice starts on time and curry powder is already in your pantry, but first-timers grinding whole spices will add 10–15 minutes. This reheats excellently and feeds a family well with minimal active attention once everything hits the pot, making it a reliable weeknight choice that improves over a day or two in the fridge.

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