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Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry

A comforting and flavorful vegan dish that is easy to prepare, packed with aromatic spices, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Aromatics
  • 1/2 unit red onion (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Main Ingredients
  • 1 can (14-ounce) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (14-ounce) low sodium or no salt added chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by preheating a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. While the skillet is heating, combine the curry powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, and ginger in a small bowl. Whisk them together until well blended.
Cooking
  1. Toss in the chopped onions and minced garlic along with a couple of tablespoons of water. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the onions soften and become translucent.
  2. Sprinkle the previously prepared dry spice mixture over the softened onions and garlic. Mix well to coat them and cook for one more minute.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, drained chickpeas, and almond milk into the pan. Stir everything together until well combined, and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the maple syrup. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste, allowing the curry to simmer for another 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat, and it’s ready to serve! Enjoy your Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry over a bed of brown rice or savor it by itself.

Notes

For added richness, stir in a spoonful of coconut cream just before serving. You can adjust heat and add greens for nutrition.