Chickpea Curry on Coconut Basmati Rice Recipe

Name: Chickpea Curry on Coconut Basmati Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces, weight Dry Chickpeas; 1 whole Sweet Onion, Chopped; 2 whole Large Tomatoes, Chopped; 6 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 stick Cinnamon; Lemon Wedges, To Decorate And Drizzle Juice On Top; 2 cups Basmati Rice; 3 cups Water; 5 Tablespoons Canned Unsweetened Coconut Milk; 1 teaspoon Salt; 5 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Parsley Flakes; 1 dash Chopped Cilantro, To Top

Servings: persons

14 ounces, weight Dry Chickpeas
1 whole Sweet Onion, Chopped
2 whole Large Tomatoes, Chopped
6 cloves Garlic, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Curry Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1 stick Cinnamon
Lemon Wedges, To Decorate And Drizzle Juice On Top
2 cups Basmati Rice
3 cups Water
5 Tablespoons Canned Unsweetened Coconut Milk
1 teaspoon Salt
5 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Parsley Flakes
1 dash Chopped Cilantro, To Top

1
For the curry:
2
Soak chickpeas in water overnight.
3
Cook the chickpeas in a large pan with enough water to cover them for 2 hours.
4
In a large skillet add the chopped onion, tomatoes and garlic with the olive oil and cook over medium-heat around 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add the curry mixture, salt, cinnamon stick, the drained cooked chickpeas and 2 cups of water (I used the water from cooking the chickpeas).
6
Bring to a boil, reduce to medium-heat, cover and cook 20 minutes until sauce is slightly reduced.
7
Serve on top of coconut basmati rice with some lemon juice drizzled on top.
8
Decorate with chopped cilantro and lemon wedges if desired.
9
For the coconut basmati rice:
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Rinse and drain the rice.
11
Combine the rice with water, coconut milk, salt, garlic and parsley in a large saucepan.
12
Bring to a boil.
13
Reduce heat.
14
Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
15
Let rice stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.

682

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces, weight Dry Chickpeas, 1 whole Sweet Onion, Chopped, 2 whole Large Tomatoes, Chopped, 6 cloves Garlic, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Curry on Coconut Basmati Rice falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chickpea Curry on Coconut Basmati Rice

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