Indian

Chickpea & Spinach Curry

A quick weeknight curry with chickpeas, tomatoes and spinach in a fragrant, coconut-rich sauce.

Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Total
30 mins
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
Mild
Calories
380 per serving
Chickpea & Spinach Curry

Ready in half an hour using mostly storecupboard ingredients. It is mild enough for most people, but easy to make hotter with extra chilli.

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.

    6 mins
  2. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes and coconut milk. Simmer for 5 minutes.

    6 mins
  3. Add the chickpeas and simmer for 5 minutes more until the sauce has thickened slightly.

    5 mins
  4. Stir through the spinach until just wilted, then add the lime juice and season to taste.

    2 mins

Serving suggestions

Serve with basmati rice or warm naan, a squeeze of lime and plenty of fresh coriander.

Cook’s tips

This tastes even better the next day. It keeps in the fridge for 3 days and freezes well.