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Vegan Curry served with Rice in a white bowl with chopsticks on top
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Vegan Chickpea Curry

This creamy and delicious Vegan Chickpea Curry is a perfect cozy one pan dish! It's packed with chickpeas and assortment of vegetables brought together in creamy coconut milk. It is a simple 30 minute dish that is perfect for any weekday dinner or for meal prep!
Course Dinner, lunch
Cuisine Asian, Indian, Vegan
Keyword chickpea, coconut milk, creamy, gluten free vegan, vegetables
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 127kcal
Author Sireesha A.

Equipment

  • 1 Pan Use stainless steel pan for best results

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch piece of fresh ginger minced
  • 2 teaspoon curry powder adjust to your spice preference
  • 1 can 14 ounces/400g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 14 ounces/400ml coconut milk
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables e.g., bell peppers, carrots, peas, cauliflower
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder Optional
  • 2 green chilis Optional

Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or a pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    Vegan Curry - Step 1 Process. Diced onions and garlic sautéed
  • Add the curry powder to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to release its flavors.
    Vegan Curry - Step 2 process - curry powder on top of diced onions and garlic ginger
  • Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the pan and stir to coat them in the spices.
    vegan curry - step 3 process adding in chickpeas wit the curry mixture
  • Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
    Vegan Curry Step 4 - Adding in coconut milk to the curry
  • Add the mixed vegetables and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
    Vegan curry step 5 - adding in vegetables to the coconut milk curry mix
  • Cover the skillet and let the curry simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together. You can adjust the thickness of the curry by adding more coconut milk or vegetable broth if desired. Season the curry with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
    Vegan Curry step 5 - final image of finished curry
  • Serve the vegan curry hot over cooked rice or with naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
    Vegan Curry served with white rice and chopsticks in a white bowl.

Notes

If you are adding in the optional seasoning, such as cumin and chili powder, add it to the curry at the end while the curry is simmering for 15-20 minutes. Adjust according to taste preference.
TIP: Bring out the chickpea flavor in the curry broth by mashing a few chickpeas while simmering. The mashed chickpeas are absorbed into the broth to bring out the earthy flavor even more so!
This will also thicken the curry broth, so adjust the thickness by adding in more coconut milk or vegetable broth if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 6g