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Creamy Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Creamy chickpea and spinach curry is a healthy, easy, and budget-friendly vegan meal packed with flavour and nutrients. Try it with rice or naan bread! Ready in 30 minutes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 518kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Measuring Jug
  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Shallow Casserole
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Garlic Cloves peeled
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 3 tablespoon Mild Curry Paste
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 400 g Cherry Tomatoes (tinned) or chopped tomatoes
  • 800 g Chickpeas drained (2 x 400g tins)
  • 150 g Frozen Spinach defrosted in microwave
  • 400 g Tin of Coconut Milk
  • 3 tablespoon Mango Chutney

Instructions

  • Place the onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor and whizz up to a paste.
    1 Onion, 2 Garlic Cloves, 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger
  • Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion paste for 2 minutes. Add the curry paste and spices and cook for 5 minutes.
    1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 3 tablespoon Mild Curry Paste, ½ teaspoon Turmeric, 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • Add the tinned cherry tomatoes and drained chickpeas and simmer for 10 minutes.
    400 g Cherry Tomatoes (tinned), 800 g Chickpeas
  • Add in the spinach (which should be defrosted) and coconut milk. Simmer for 10 minutes.
    150 g Frozen Spinach, 400 g Tin of Coconut Milk
  • Stir through the mango chutney before serving.
    3 tablespoon Mango Chutney

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Notes

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Chickpea and Spinach Curry
Amount per Serving
Calories
518
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
 
20
g
125
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
736
mg
32
%
Potassium
 
1006
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
54
g
18
%
Fiber
 
13
g
54
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
 
6421
IU
128
%
Vitamin C
 
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
 
203
mg
20
%
Iron
 
9
mg
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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