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Steph’s Chickpea Curry with Spinach and Rice Recipe

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Steph’s Chickpea Curry with Spinach and Rice is a flavorful, creamy vegetarian curry featuring tender chickpeas simmered in rich coconut milk and fragrant red curry paste. This comforting dish is enhanced with fresh spinach, garlic, and cilantro, served over fluffy jasmine rice for a satisfying, wholesome meal.

Ingredients

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For the Curry

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (more to taste)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste (Maesri or Thai Kitchen brand recommended)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2–3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

For the Rice

  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, uncooked

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice. Prepare the jasmine rice according to the package instructions until fluffy and tender.
  2. Sauté garlic and curry paste. Heat the avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red curry paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add liquids and simmer. Stir in the brown sugar, coconut milk, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook until it thickens slightly, enhancing the curry’s creaminess.
  4. Add chickpeas, spinach, and cilantro. Mix in the drained chickpeas, chopped spinach, and cilantro. Cook until the chickpeas are heated through and the spinach wilts. Optionally, mash the chickpeas slightly with the back of a wooden spoon for a creamier texture.
  5. Adjust flavor and serve. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding lime juice, extra ginger, or lemongrass if desired. Serve the curry hot over the cooked jasmine rice, topped with extra cilantro and optionally chili crisp and pickled cucumber salad on the side.

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness with more brown sugar if you prefer a sweeter curry.
  • Mashing the chickpeas slightly changes the texture, making it more creamy and hearty.
  • Adding a squeeze of lime or fresh ginger enhances the brightness and depth of flavor.
  • Serve with chili crisp for a spicy kick and pickled cucumber salad to add a refreshing crunch.
  • Use full fat coconut milk for a rich and creamy curry base.

Keywords: chickpea curry, spinach curry, coconut milk curry, red curry paste, vegetarian curry, jasmine rice, quick curry recipe

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