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Chickpea Spinach Curry

Chickpea Spinach Curry: Quick, Creamy & Full of Flavor

Chickpea Spinach Curry delivers a comforting and healthy vegan delight, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry Base
  • 3 tablespoons Sunflower Oil Can substitute with canola oil.
  • 1 large Onion Finely chopped.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Crushed.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to spice tolerance.
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes Can replace with tinned chopped tomatoes.
  • 1 can Cooked Chickpeas Canned for convenience.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Stock High-quality preferred.
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Frozen Spinach Can use fresh.
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Added at the end.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens the dish.
Optional Creaminess
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Milk Full-fat recommended.
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pan, heat sunflower oil over medium-high heat. Add a finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Stir in crushed garlic and freshly grated ginger, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper to the pan. Toast for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and add cooked chickpeas along with vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Mix in frozen spinach (or fresh), sugar, and salt. Continue simmering for another 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in garam masala and lemon juice. If using coconut milk, add it now. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve it over fluffy basmati rice or alongside roasted chickpeas for added crunch.

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