Quick Chickpea Curry Recipe

Name: Quick Chickpea Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon curry powder, preferably Madras; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); Pinch of ground cloves; 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 2 cups water; Coarse salt and ground pepper; Chopped cilantro and lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder, preferably Madras
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
Pinch of ground cloves
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 cups water
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Chopped cilantro and lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

1
In a large straight-sided skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high.
2
Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until dark brown around edges, about 6 minutes.
3
Add garlic, curry, cinnamon, and cloves; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds.
4
Add chickpeas, ketchup, and the water; season with salt and pepper.
5
Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes.
6
Uncover and increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring, until sauce is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
7
Serve topped with cilantro, with lemon wedges alongside, if desired.
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(Per Serving)
9
Calories: 285
10
Fat: 5.5g (0.6g Saturated Fat)
11
Protein: 12.8g
12
Carbohydrates: 46.8g
13
Fiber: 9.7g

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon curry powder, preferably Madras, and more.

Yes, Quick Chickpea Curry 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.

Quick Chickpea Curry

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