Best 4 Chickpea Spinach Curry Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing chickpea spinach curry recipe, a vibrant and flavorful dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This delectable vegan curry is a harmonious blend of tender chickpeas, vibrant spinach, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk, resulting in a rich and satisfying meal. Accompany this main course with a selection of accompaniments, including fluffy basmati rice, refreshing mint chutney, and crispy papadum, to complete a delightful dining experience.

**Additional Recipes Featured in the Article:**

1. **Creamy Spinach Dal:** Dive into the comforting embrace of creamy spinach dal, a luscious lentil-based dish where spinach and aromatic spices merge seamlessly, creating a velvety and flavorful symphony.

2. **Coconut Spinach Curry:** Embark on a tropical adventure with coconut spinach curry, a symphony of flavors where tender spinach, creamy coconut milk, and a melange of spices dance together in perfect harmony.

3. **Chana Saag:** Experience the rustic charm of chana saag, a classic Punjabi dish that celebrates the marriage of chickpeas and spinach, simmered in a flavorful blend of spices and herbs.

4. **Palak Paneer:** Delight in the timeless elegance of palak paneer, a vibrant and creamy dish where soft paneer cheese mingles with velvety spinach puree, creating a tapestry of textures and flavors.

5. **Aloo Palak:** Embark on a culinary voyage to North India with aloo palak, a comforting and wholesome dish that combines tender potatoes, vibrant spinach, and aromatic spices, resulting in a homely and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ONE-POT CHICKPEA CURRY (UNDER 300 CALORIES) RECIPE BY TASTY



One-pot Chickpea Curry (Under 300 Calories) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: onion, garlic, coriander powder, cumin, turmeric, chili flakes, salt, ginger, tomatoes, lentils, coconut cream, broccoli, chickpeas, spinach, lemon, low-fat natural yogurt, fresh coriander

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch chili flakes
1 pinch salt
1 ginger, 1 1/2 inch (3 cm) piece, chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped
4 tablespoons lentils
4 tablespoons coconut cream
1 ⅓ cups broccoli, florets
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup spinach
½ lemon, juiced
low-fat natural yogurt, optional
1 handful fresh coriander, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and garlic in a little oil for 3 minutes.
  • Add all of the spices, the salt, the ginger and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, the lentils and coconut cream, cover and simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes until the lentils are tender.
  • Stir in the broccoli and cook for a further 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the chickpeas, spinach, and lemon juice and cook a further 3 minutes until the spinach is slightly wilted.
  • Serve with natural yogurt and some chopped coriander.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 20 grams

CHICKPEA SPINACH CURRY (CHANA PALAK MASALA)



Chickpea Spinach Curry (Chana Palak Masala) image

Tired of paying a fortune for takeaways, or just fancy something healthier? Try this tasty healthy chickpea spinach curry, with a tomato and onion spiced gravy and a touch of coconut milk for richness.

Provided by The Fiery Vegetarian

Categories     Lunch and Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tbsp sunflower or canola oil
1 large onion finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 inch ginger, finely grated
1 tbsp ground coriander
1/2 tbsp ground turmeric
1/2 tbsp ground cumin
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or chili flakes
1.5 cups crushed tomatoes (400g)
2.5 cups cooked chickpeas (400g)
1/2 cup vegetable stock (120 ml)
1 cup frozen chopped spinach or 100gm fresh/frozen chopped spinach
1/2 - 1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp lemon juice
OPTIONAL: 1/4-1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk (50-100 ml)
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coriander leaves)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium-high setting. Sauté the finely chopped onion until golden.
  • Add the crushed garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic doesn't smell raw anymore.
  • Mix in the next four ingredients (ground coriander, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne) and toast for two minutes stirring often.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, chickpeas and vegetable stock. Increase the heat to high and once boiling, lower to medium-low to maintain at a simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every now and then.
  • Add 1/2 tsp salt, the sugar, and the spinach. If the spinach is frozen increase the heat until the curry is bubbling away again. Simmer for an additional five minutes.
  • Add the garam masala, lemon juice and coconut milk and stir. Sprinkle over the chopped cilantro leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 17 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 669 milligrams sodium, Sugar 16 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat

CHICKPEA SPINACH CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Chickpea Spinach Curry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chickpeas, spinach, onion, garlic ginger paste, jalapeño, chopped tomato, tomato paste, tomato juice, coconut milk, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, salt

Provided by Joanna Jajack

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups chickpeas, cooked
3 bunches spinach, washed
½ onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic ginger paste
1 jalapeño
1 can chopped tomato
1 can tomato paste
1 cup tomato juice, (with paste to make tomato puree)
1 can coconut milk
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon garam masala
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Sauté onions and jalapeno until softened. Add Garlic/ginger paste and continue to sauté.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato puree and cook down the tomatoes for about 5 mins at a simmer.
  • Add spices and coconut milk, chickpeas, and spinach.
  • Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 20 mins.
  • Serve alone or with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 13 grams

SPINACH & CHICKPEA CURRY



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A low-fat, low-calorie Indian vegan one-pot that's full of delicious sunshine flavours and hot spice

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tbsp mild curry paste
1 onion, chopped
400g can cherry tomatoes
2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
250g bag baby leaf spinach
squeeze lemon juice
basmati rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the curry paste in a large non-stick frying pan. Once it starts to split, add the onion and cook for 2 mins to soften. Tip in the tomatoes and bubble for 5 mins or until the sauce has reduced.
  • Add the chickpeas and some seasoning, then cook for 1 min more. Take off the heat, then tip in the spinach and allow the heat of the pan to wilt the leaves. Season, add the lemon juice, and serve with basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chickpeas. If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight before cooking.
  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor. If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely before using.
  • Adjust the amount of chili powder to taste. If you like a spicy curry, add more chili powder.
  • Serve the curry with rice, naan, or roti.
  • Garnish the curry with cilantro, yogurt, and lemon wedges.

Conclusion:

This chickpea and spinach curry is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The curry is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Serve it with rice, naan, or roti for a complete meal.

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