Recipes Cuisine Asian Indian Chickpea Curry 4.4 (666) 506 Reviews 83 Photos This easy chickpea curry is made with canned chickpeas for a fast, convenient vegan meal. Fresh ginger, garlic, and Indian spices add lots of flavor. Submitted by AMINAH A RAHMAN Updated on November 18, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 83 83 83 83 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This chickpea curry recipe is the perfect vegetarian weeknight dinner: It’s full of flavor, easy to make with simple ingredients, and packed with protein. Chickpea Curry Ingredients These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this chickpea curry recipe: Onions and oil: This recipe starts with two minced onions cooked in vegetable oil. Garlic and ginger: Fresh garlic and fresh ginger lend bold flavor. Dried seasonings: The super flavorful chickpea curry is seasoned with whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne pepper, and turmeric. Chickpeas: Of course, you’ll need chickpeas! Two cans, to be exact. Cilantro: Fresh cilantro gives the dish a pop of color and flavor. How to Make Chickpea Curry You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade chickpea curry: Cook the onion in oil. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and remaining seasonings. Cook for one minute, then stir in the chickpeas and their liquid. Cook until heated through, then remove from heat. Stir in cilantro just before serving. What to Serve With Chickpea Curry Serve this chickpea curry over rice with naan on the side (bonus points if it’s homemade) for a restaurant-quality meal. Explore our collection of Indian Side Dishes for more delicious inspiration. How to Store Chickpea Curry Store your leftover chickpea curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove. If you want to keep it for longer, you can freeze it for up to three months. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “Super easy to make with ingredients that you most likely have at home,” raves Tom Weihmayr. “There is always a choice to add chicken, beef or pork to this dish for extra protein. However, I kept it veggie, added a side of brown mushrooms and loved every bite!” “I make this dish often,” says nadia ivannova. “It is quick and delicious and easy to modify spice levels depending on who I cook it for.” “Spicy and delicious,” according to Hildamae. “Wonderful with a little yogurt on the side and warm naan.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 onions, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, finely chopped 6 whole cloves 2 (2-inch) sticks cinnamon, crushed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander pinch of salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onions are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly. Mix in chickpeas and their liquid. Continue to cook and stir until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro just before serving, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish. I Made It Print 831 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 135 Calories 5g Fat 21g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 135 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Sodium 289mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 21g 7% Dietary Fiber 5g 16% Total Sugars 1g Protein 4g 8% Vitamin C 7mg 8% Calcium 51mg 4% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 218mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.