Chickpea Curry

Name: Chickpea Curry
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons avocado oil or neutral-flavored oil of choice; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds ((Note 1)); 1 heaping teaspoon cumin seeds ((Note 1)); 15 to 20 fresh curry leaves, or 30 dried curry leaves ((optional but recommended, Note 2)); 1 large yellow or red onion, (finely diced); 6 garlic cloves, (minced); 2- inch piece fresh ginger, (minced or grated); 1 to 3 serrano peppers, (diced (1 adds mild heat; 3 for spicy!!)); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; ½ pound (227g) Roma tomatoes (2 roma tomatoes), (diced); 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt ((Note 3) ); 1 (13.5 oz /400 mL) can full-fat coconut milk ((Note 4)); ½ cup (120 mL) water ((Note 5)); 2 (15 oz /425g) cans chickpeas, ( drained and rinsed); 3 tablespoons tahini, (well-stirred); 1/2 teaspoon organic cane sugar, (brown sugar, or coconut sugar); 1 small head of Swiss chard or lacinato kale ((Note 6)); 2 teaspoons garam masala; Freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice, (½ to 1 tablespoon, to taste); 1 big handful of cilantro leaves and tender stems, (chopped); 1 big handful of fresh mint leaves, (chopped); 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; Lots of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:35min

This creamy, dreamy Chickpea Curry makes for a gourmet, restaurant-quality yet approachable meal that’s on the table in an hour. Featuring bold Indian flavors and a taste of healthy indulgence, it'll quickly become a new staple in your dinner rotation.

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:00:39 GMT