Quick and Easy Chickpea Curry Recipe

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.

In a large pan heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add minced garlic, grated ginger and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add cumin, turmeric, garam masala, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. About 5-10 minutes.

Add chickpeas and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Until slightly thickened. Check seasoning and add more salt if needed.

Turn the heat off and stir in chopped coriander and lemon juice.

Serve with rice or naan bread.

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