Chickpea & Spinach Curry

About Chickpea & Spinach Curry

Chickpea & Spinach Curry is a flavorful and nutritious vegetarian dish that is both easy to prepare and delicious. This curry combines hearty chickpeas and vibrant spinach with aromatic spices to create a meal that is both satisfying and wholesome. The use of spices like curry powder, cumin seeds, and garam masala gives the curry its rich and complex flavor, while the addition of potatoes or kumara adds a delightful texture and substance. This dish is perfect on its own or served with plain rice for a complete meal. Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, Chickpea & Spinach Curry is an excellent choice. The ingredients are simple and can be found in most kitchens, making it an accessible recipe for anyone looking to add more vegetarian meals to their diet. The use of canned tomatoes from Italy enhances the color and flavor of the curry, making it even more appealing.

Chickpea & Spinach Curry Ingredients

▪️ 2 tsp canola oil
▪️ 1 large onion, diced
▪️ 2 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled, and chopped
▪️ 1 Tbsp finely chopped ginger
▪️ 2 to 3 medium potatoes, or 250g kumara, cut into 1cm cubes
▪️ 2 to 3 tsp curry powder (mild or hot to taste)
▪️ 1/2 to 1 tsp cumin seeds (optional)
▪️ 2 to 3 bay leaves
▪️ 250g package frozen spinach, thawed
▪️ 400g can whole tomatoes in juice
▪️ 310g can chickpeas, drained
▪️ 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, if required
▪️ 2 tsp garam masala
▪️ 2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves

How to make Chickpea & Spinach Curry

Step 1: Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry until the onion has softened and is turning clear.

Step 2: Add the cubed potatoes or kumara, curry powder, cumin seeds (if using), and bay leaves. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3: Add the spinach with its liquid and the tomatoes in juice. Crush and break up the tomatoes, then stir in the drained chickpeas.

Step 4: Simmer the mixture gently for 15 minutes, or until the potato cubes are tender, adding a little water if the mixture begins to look too dry.

Step 5: When the potatoes are cooked, add the garam masala, season to taste, and add the chopped coriander leaves.

Fun Facts about Chickpea & Spinach Curry

▪️ Chickpea & Spinach Curry is a great source of plant-based protein, thanks to the chickpeas.
▪️ Spinach is rich in iron and other essential nutrients, making this curry not only tasty but also highly nutritious.