Tomato Chickpea Curry
A quick and easy vegan Tomato and Chickpea Curry recipe that can be on the table in 20 minutes! It is coconut free, low in oil, full of protein and bursting with flavours!
Servings 4
Calories 255kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion peeled and chopped
- 1 green chilli finely chopped (seeds removed for a milder taste)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
- 1 tsp black mustard seeds
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 400 g tin of tomatoes
- 480 g chickpeas (garbanzo beans) this is two cans of chickpeas, drained
- pinch salt
Optional extras
- handful fresh spinach leaves or a couple of cubes of frozen spinach
- fresh coriander (cilantro)
To Finish
- chilli slices (optional)
- fresh coriander (cilantro)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the chopped onion and fry gently until soft.
- Add chopped chilli, grated ginger, crushed garlic and all the dry spices and fry for a further minute until your kitchen smells amazing and the mustard seeds are popping.
- Carefully add the tinned tomatoes (they will spit as they hit the hot pan) and half a tomato tin of water.
- Add the drained chickpeas (and frozen spinach if you are using it), season with a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes or until you have a thick tomato sauce.
- Optional: Add the fresh spinach and stir. Cook gently for a minute or two until the leaves wilt. Stir in some chopped fresh coriander leaves.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve topped with chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves and sliced chilli if liked.
Notes
Nutritional information is only an approximate guideline. Calculations will vary according to the ingredients you use and your cooking methods.
Do read my post for additional tips and tricks to ensure a successful make!
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 6mg