Tomato Chickpea Curry

Name: Tomato Chickpea Curry
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon Diamond-Crystal Kosher Salt; ¼ teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder (or 1/2 teaspoon for a spicy version); ½ teaspoon garam masala; ¾ teaspoon ground sumac; 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast; Pinch sugar; 3 tablespoons neutral oil; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 large onion (finely diced and divided); 3 cloves garlic (finely grated); 1 1-inch piece ginger (finely grated); 2 Roma tomatoes (or plum tomatoes | finely diced); 1 tablespoon Chickpea Spice Blend (store-bought or homemade (see above)); 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (rinsed and drained); 1 ¼ cups water (plus more if needed); 1 lime (or lemon); ½ cup cilantro (finely chopped); 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:30min

Inspired by my mom's homestyle chhole, this tomato chickpea curry utilizes pantry-friendly ingredients to create a deliciously spiced and satisfying one-pot Indian vegetarian dinner.

Updated at: Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:30:12 GMT