Creamy Dreamy Chickpea Curry – Easy Vegan Magic!

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: cashew cream

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Cashew cream adds richness while being lower in calories.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored for flavor and cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be pricier.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale offers more nutrients, while frozen spinach is budget-friendly.

Start with full fat coconut milk and reduce it slowly while stirring.

Add chopped onions, tomatoes, and cashews to the reduced coconut milk.

Blend the mixture until smooth and add it back to the coconut milk.

Add 1-2 teaspoons of tomato paste and fry it in the coconut fat to release aromas.

Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger into the mixture.

Add curry powder of your choice, in this case, Japanese curry powder.

Stir in blended vegetables and cook for about 5-6 minutes.

Add store-bought chickpea stew and additional cooked chickpeas.

Adjust salt to taste and add coriander if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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