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Chickpea Coconut Curry
DINNER IN 30 MINUTES
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Vegetarian · Dinner

Chickpea Coconut Curry

Chickpea Coconut Curry recipe with chickpeas, coconut milk, and tomatoes. A simple 30-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.

Total time30 min
YieldServes 4
DietVegetarian
Shopping10 ingredients
DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

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Method

4 steps · about 30 minutes total

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Step 1

Sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, curry powder and cumin.

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Step 2

Add tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.

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Step 3

Stir in chickpeas and coconut milk. Simmer for 12–15 minutes.

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Step 4

Season and serve over rice.

Before you serve

Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.

Small details for confident timing, useful swaps, and safer leftovers.

Cooking notes

Spread cooked rice out to cool quickly when the recipe calls for chilled rice, then refrigerate it promptly.

Taste at the end and adjust salt and pepper after the sauce has reduced.

Garlic cooks quickly; keep the heat moderate to avoid burning it and turning it bitter.

Good to know

Serve it with a simple side that complements the main ingredients, such as a salad, cooked vegetables, bread or rice where appropriate.
You can often swap rice varieties, but cooking time and liquid requirements can change. Use the package directions for the rice you choose when they differ from the recipe.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use them according to local food-safety guidance.

About this recipe

Chickpea Coconut Curry is a dinner idea built around chickpeas, coconut milk, tomatoes, and onion. It is designed for straightforward home cooking and takes about 30 minutes, making it a useful option when you want a practical meal without a long ingredient list.