Chickpea Curry is perfect for busy weeknights. This vegan curry recipe can be made in 30 minutes or less.
If you love Chana Masala, this recipe will be a hit too. If you are into Thai food, this Thai Beef Curry is worth a try.
No need for expensive take-out when you can make budget-friendly meals at home. In fact, make a double batch for tasty leftovers.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this chickpea coconut curry can be found at the bottom of this post.
Life can get really busy. I love recipes like this. Made in no time. Great for batch cooking. Leftovers are great for easy meals during the week.
With the cost of groceries continually on the rise, looking for recipes that are budget-friendly is on the minds of most families these days.
Ingredients For Curry With Chickpeas
- chickpeas
- coconut milk
- onion
- red bell peppers
- fresh spinach
- cooking oil
- Indian spices
Be sure to keep reading for additional suggestions and recipe tips below.
Chickpeas are such a great ingredient. You can buy them in cans, often on sale so I like to stock up. You can also cook the dried peas. This is even more cost-effective.
You can eat canned chickpeas right out of the can. Be sure to rinse them in cold water before eating. This will wash off the excess salt.
Perfect for snacking, roasting, and in lots of great recipes. Here are a few recipes with chickpeas for you to try:
Making This Easy Chickpea Curry Recipe
This comes together quickly. I served it with rice. You can have the rice cooked ahead of time, or cook it while you are making the curry. Full instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
- Rinse the canned chickpeas.
- Dice the onion and peppers.
- Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan.
- Cook the onions and spices.
- Add the peppers and chickpeas.
- Toss in the spinach.
- Add the coconut milk and water and simmer.
- Serve over steamed rice.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
Chickpeas – can be canned or cooked from scratch.
Peppers – can be any variety you like. Not into peppers? Try carrots instead.
Spices – I made up my own blend (see recipe card), but feel free to use any bought blend as well.
Rice – you can serve this over any rice you like. For a nice change, try serving this curry dish over couscous.
Storage – this will last for 4-5 days in the fridge. You can also freeze it, so it is perfect for batch cooking.
Reheat – this can be done easily in the microwave, on the stove, or in the oven.
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Easy Chickpea Curry
Ingredients
- 38 ounces canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 14 ounces canned coconut milk (full fat)
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 1 ½ cups sweet red pepper (diced)
- 2 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoons Avocado oil for cooking
- Curry/spice blend (your choice)
- 1 cup water
- ¼ teaspoons salt
I used:
- 1 tablespoon medium curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam marsala
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- Rinse and drain chickpeas.
- Dice onion and pepper.
- Heat oil in wok.
- Sweat onions seasoned with salt for 5 minutes.
- Add your spice blend, reduce heat slightly and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add peppers and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add chickpeas and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook for 1 minute
- Add coconut milk along with 1 cup of water and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve over steamed rice.
Mama to 5 BLessings
Love chickpeas. This recipe sounds perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Chef G
Well gatherings for sure…you can make a huge batch.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
That sounds so good. I love chickpeas and this sounds like a great way to serve them.
Chef G
It certainly is a great way.
Milena
Pinning this and making it tomorrow! My son is a vegetarian and loves chickpeas. I have all of these ingredients at home!
Chef G
Hope he enjoys it!!
Alicia Taylor
I absolutely love chickpeas. I think I have all the ingredients to make this, too! I feel a craving coming on for dinner tomorrow night!
Chef G
Oh nice….please enjoy!!
Tamara
Mmmm.. I like chickpeas in everything! A great curry is the perfect meal. And I think I can make it!
Chef G
Oh I know you can make it…so easy!!
Tonya C
This is a great recipe to offer at dinner parties for those who are vegetarian. Thanks for the idea!
Chef G
You are very welcome…hope you and they enjoy it!!
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon
Very tasty looking! I can smell the curry and turmeric from here. I usually make a cauliflower and chickpea curry when I’m in the mood for a vegetarian curry. I like the idea of the red pepper and spinach though. Very colorful. 🙂
Chef G
Thanks…and you are correct it does smell wonderful.
Rebecca Bryant
This sounds delicious. I don’t think I have ever heard of it but I so want to try some now.
Chef G
Wow hope you give it a try and ENJOY!!
Khrista {ezeBreezy Life Simplified}
Looks delicious! Am I able to substitute another type of oil if I don’t have avocado oil on hand? Can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks.
Chef G
Use any oil you like…all work great.
Emily, Our house now a home
This looks really good!
Chef G
Thank you.
The Food Hunter
Love the flavors in this.
Chef G
We do too….they are great!!
Sarah
I’ve recently started making chickpea curry’s and I just love how easy it is and I really love that it’s vegetarian. I’ve been trying to get my husband to eat more plant based meals so this is perfect!
Chef G
It really is easy and tasty. I think even meat eaters will love it. Lots of flavour and very satisfying.
Chef G
Thanks for including my Chickpea Curry!!
Alisha Enid
I LOVE chickpeas – and I love curry, so this is a no brainer love for me. Pinning and totally trying next week! Thank you for sharing!
Chef G
Hope you enjoy it. I love the leftovers…play around with the spices….it makes it different each time!!
Sondi
I love how simple this recipe is! I tend to skip curry recipes that have a billion ingredients, so it’s nice to have something quick and easy.
Chef G
Yes they are simple ingredients that make a wonderful tasty dish. Play with the spice blend and find the exact profile you are looking for. Enjoy!!