Spinach and Chickpea Curry

Submitted by PinkCherryBlossom

"A very easy curry which doesn't take a lot of effort to prepare. It is low GI so will leave you feeling fuller for longer. It is quite a dry curry when made, I like to serve it over brown rice and then the next day eat the remainder cold wrapped in a chapatti with some sour cream."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes, crushed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 400 g canned tomatoes
• 800 g tinned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 250 g spinach
• 1⁄2 lemon, juice of

directions

1. Heat the oil and gently fry the onions for 10 minutes.
2. Add the spices, stir well and cook for a further 2 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and chickpeas and simmer for 25 minutes.
4. Increase the heat and stir in the spinach and lemon juice.
5. When the spinach has wilted - serve.

Reviews

[rosebuddie]

This recipe has become a regular in our house. So tasty, easy, healthy, what else can I ask for? The lemon juice adds a brightness - don't leave it out. A coworker from India was really impressed when I brought the leftovers for lunch - she said it smelled and tasted just like traditional curries.

 

[Soobeeoz]

This is very tasty, easy to make and it's also healthy. I used 300 grams of baby spinach and added salt & pepper, but otherwise followed the recipe. The flavours are light and fresh, and it tastes good hot or cold. Next time I might try adding garlic and curry powder, but I'll make it this way again too. Thanks for a great recipe! ***I've since made this adding two teaspoons of hot curry powder and 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, and it was fantastic. 5 Stars!***

 

[jmccarton_12514162]

I gave this recipe a try because I like all the ingredients that go into it. It wasn't bad, but it was definitely bland. I will try this again but add herbs to it. Maybe even a roasted red bell pepper.

 

[joannamrodriguez]

Delicious and satisfying. Only had one onion so I followed the suggestions of the other reviewers and supplemented with generous amounts of garlic (about a tablespoon finely minced). Also added some Kala Jeera, a spice I picked up in an Indian store and didn't know how to use. The dish was fantastic. Like that there's room to improvise with this recipe! Served with couscous.

 

[*Parsley*]

Wonderful! Easy, delicious, filling and healthy. The fresh lemon juice adds a wonderful flavor. I made this just as written, using fresh baby spinach. Loved every bite. Thanx!