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Chickpea Coconut Curry

A forgiving curry framework built around canned chickpeas, aromatics, and coconut milk.

30 minutesvegan direction

The flexible formula

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 aromatic base
  • 1–2 tablespoons spice blend
  • 2 cups vegetables

This is a blueprint, not a laboratory-tested recipe. Quantities are designed to be adjustable. Taste as you go and use your judgment for your ingredients and equipment.

Make it happen

  1. 01

    Wake up the aromatics

    Cook onion, garlic, or ginger in oil until fragrant. Stir in the spices briefly so they bloom without burning.

  2. 02

    Simmer the base

    Add chickpeas, coconut milk, and tomatoes or a splash of water. Simmer gently until the sauce begins to thicken.

  3. 03

    Balance before serving

    Add vegetables according to their cooking time. Finish with salt and something bright such as lime juice or vinegar.

Useful swaps

  • Use lentils or white beans instead of chickpeas.
  • No coconut milk: use stock and finish with yogurt or a spoonful of nut butter.
  • Curry powder, garam masala, or Thai curry paste each create a different direction.