Asian Cuisine
1 / 1
15-Minute Chickpea and Coconut Curry

15-Minute Chickpea and Coconut Curry

25 min — Easy — Indian

↓ scroll for recipe
15-Minute Chickpea and Coconut Curry
Rate

15-Minute Chickpea and Coconut Curry

Warm spices, creamy coconut broth, and a kick of fresh red chili create a bright, rich flavor profile in this comforting bowl. You'll rely on pantry staples like canned chickpeas and coconut milk for a fast, flavorful meal that doesn't require much prep. It's a satisfying plant-based option when you need dinner on the table without a fuss.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Servings
2
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Indian
🧑‍🍳
Difficulty
Easy
💰
Cost
Budget
🌶️
Spice
Medium

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 red chilli, chopped
  • 200g chickpeas (from a 400g tin), drained
  • 200g coconut milk (from a 400g tin)

Instructions

  1. 1Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it begins to soften.
  2. 2Stir in the grated garlic, grated ginger, curry powder, and half of the chopped red chili. Cook for 2 more minutes until the spices are fragrant. Stir constantly here so the garlic doesn't burn and turn bitter.
  3. 3Add the drained chickpeas to the pan and fry for 2 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk, bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. 4Taste the curry and adjust the seasoning as needed. Top with chopped coriander and the remaining red chili before serving.

Notes

  • Serving: Spoon this curry over steamed rice or with warm flatbread to soak up the creamy coconut sauce.
  • Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. The flavors actually deepen overnight.
  • Prep: You can chop the onion, garlic, and ginger up to a day in advance to save time.

About the Author

Nora Visser, Editor at OneTapRecipes
Nora Visser
Editor, OneTapRecipes
Home cook writing recipes you can see, not read.