Eezi Peezi Chickpea Curry
Get ready to indulge in the comforting, vibrant flavors of Eezi Peezi Chickpea Curry—a quick and easy vegetarian dish perfect for weeknight dinners or lazy weekends. This wholesome recipe features protein-packed chickpeas simmered in a luscious, spiced coconut milk sauce, enhanced by aromatic garlic, ginger, and a medley of warm spices like garam masala, turmeric, and paprika. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking, you'll have a soul-warming, one-pot meal ready to serve over fluffy rice or with soft naan bread. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and simple to customize, this curry is as healthy as it is flavorful. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, the Eezi Peezi Chickpea Curry is a crowd-pleaser that's as nourishing as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 14-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes
- 2 15-ounce cans Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 13.5-ounce can Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Cooked rice or naan bread (for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, and salt, stirring well to coat the onions in the spices.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to let the flavors meld together.
Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the skillet, mixing them into the spiced tomato sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the coconut milk. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop and the curry to thicken slightly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt or spices.
Garnish the curry with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve hot with cooked rice or naan bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.1 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 4307 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.9 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.4 g | 205% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.0 g | ||
| Protein | 64.1 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 532 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 3260 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
