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    Watch What U Eat > Vegetarian > Protein Rich Easy Coconut Chickpea Curry | Vegan, Gluten Free

    Protein Rich Easy Coconut Chickpea Curry | Vegan, Gluten Free

    Published: Feb 7, 2017 · Modified: May 19, 2022 by Watch What U Eat · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Collage image of coconut chickpea curry in a serving bowl with metal spoon. Image has text overlay that read 'Healthy Coconut Chickpea Curry'.

    Coconut chickpea curry! A healthy, protein-filled curry perfect for meatless lunch or dinner. Try this recipe yourself to enjoy this creamy vegan curry.

    Coconut chickpea curry garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges in two serving bowls with metal spoon.
    Coconut Chickpea Curry

    If you are a vegetarian or vegan or, want to cut down on your meat consumption, then this coconut chickpea curry is a perfect option for you. We love meat dishes, however, we do keep a check on our meat consumption.

    This is why I try my hands at making vegetarian versions of meat dishes with some of my twists. When you visit the recipe index of WWUE, you’d find that I have shared more vegan or vegetarian recipes than meat ones.

    Coconut chickpea curry garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges in a serving bowls.

    I really love coconut-based curries. Much of my love for these coconut-based dishes (such as salmon coconut curry) comes from where I did my bachelor’s degree. It is a town along the Western coastal region of India where the cuisine includes rice, seafood, and fresh coconuts. They use a lot of fresh coconuts in preparing a variety of curries. I always imagined as if adding coconut to their dishes is sort of compulsory. And when I was introduced to Thai cuisine, my love for coconut-based dishes has been on the rise ever since!

    Coconut chickpea curry recipe

    For this recipe, you need a very simple and a few ingredients such as a can of chickpeas, coconut milk, fresh tomatoes, and onions. To spice it up, I infused this dish with curry powder, cumin powder, paprika, and garlic. See! not many ingredients and if you take a quick peek in your pantry, you may find them handy in your pantry right now. 30 mins or so and this delicious creamy curry is ready for your dinner table!

    I do have a coconut chicken recipe sitting in my recipe diary waiting to come live on WWUE (I can see it staring at me every time I open my diary :P). Till then, make and enjoy this creamy vegan chickpea curry. Do let us know how did it come out for you–we’d love to hear your feedback.

    Cooked chickpeas in a strainer.
    Cooked chickpea curry with coconut in a metal pot with a metal serving spoon.

    How this Curry is healthy

    This vegan chickpea curry is prepared using clean and healthy ingredients.

    • Chickpeas are cholesterol-free plant-based proteins. Moreover, it is rich in dietary fiber, folate, and dietary minerals such as phosphorous and iron [1].
    • Though coconut is rich in fat content, it is good for the body when consumed in limited quantities. It also contains dietary minerals in a significant amount such as iron, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc.
    Collage image of coconut chickpea curry in a serving bowl with metal spoon. Image has text overlay that read 'Healthy Coconut Chickpea Curry'.

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    Vegan coconut chickpea curry! A healthy, protein filled curry perfect for meatless lunch or dinner.
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    Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry

    This vegan chickpea curry is prepared using coconut milk, fresh tomatoes, and canned chickpeas. It is infused with spices such as cumin and curry powder. This curry will be ready in 30-40 min for lunch or dinner.
    Course: Lunch/Dinner,Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian Inspired,Thai Inspired
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings :4
    Calories :360kcal
    Author:Swati Kadam Gulati

    Equipment

    • Sharp Knife (10% Code: WATCHWHATUEAT)

    Ingredients

    • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed (or around 2 cup cooked chickpeas)
    • 1 medium onion finely diced
    • 2 medium to large tomatoes finely diced
    • 1 cup  vegetable stock (or water)
    • ¼ cup coconut milk
    • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • half teaspoon paprika or chili powder (or more)
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 teaspoon cooking oil
    • ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro for garnish
    • one lime cut into wedges (optional for serving)

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic until fragrant for about 30 sec.
    • Then add onion and saute until translucent for about 2-3 min
    • Add diced tomatoes and cook until it gives a sauce-like consistency (4-5 min approx.)
    • Now add paprika, curry powder, and cumin powder. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 min
    • Add vegetable stock, chickpeas, coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil.
    • Season with salt and pepper and, simmer covered for 10-12 min or until all raw taste from spices disappear.
    • Finally, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm with cooked rice or flatbread.

    Notes

    1. You can adjust seasonings according to your taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 360kcal
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    1. Mina Tran says

      May 18, 2020 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      I wıll try this recipe, they look so delicious!

      Reply
    2. Carolyn Ingram says

      October 27, 2017 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      I love how colorful this recipe is!

      Reply
    3. Kat says

      February 20, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      Today I bought a canned coconut milk and I was looking for an inspiration what to cook. That looks really delicious!:)

      Reply
    4. Leigh Suznovich says

      February 20, 2017 at 3:25 pm

      Oh I love coconut curry anything so much, so I definitely have to try this! Wonderful looking recipe 🙂

      Reply

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