A delicious vegan meal with chickpeas with curry, tomato sauce, and canned coconut milk.
Although it’s not a Greek recipe, I love it! It’s one of these recipes that are in my weekly “what I’ll eat today” schedule, and that’s why I share it with you!
It’s easy, fast, and delicious and that makes it the perfect recipe for a busy day!
It only needs a few common ingredients and if you’ll use canned chickpeas it will be ready in no time!
It has a creamy, flavorful, and aromatic sauce ideal for lunch or dinner.
Ideal for a vegan or vegetarian diet and those who love meals with legumes and spices.
Serve with basmati rice and enjoy it!
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Vegan Chickpeas with Curry Recipe

Chickpeas With Curry, Tomato Sauce & Coconut Milk
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups boiled chickpeas , or canned chickpeas, or 250 gr dried chickpeas
- 1 small carrot , grated
- 1 large yellow onion , finelly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger , finely chopped
- 400 gr canned crushed tomatoes
- 400 ml canned coconut cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 lime juice , fresh
Rice
- 200 gr basmatti rice , cooked
Instructions
- Rinse well and cook the chickpeas, or rinse the canned chickpeas well.
- In a large pot add the olive oil and place over medium-high heat.
- When the olive oil is hot, add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, grated carrot, and ginger, and sauté for another minute.
- Add salt, pepper and curry powder and mix.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and coconut cream and mix until combined.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Now add the boiled chickpeas to the creamy sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
- When the chickpeas with the creamy and aromatic sauce are ready, remove from the heat and add the fresh lime juice.
Rice
- Boil the basmati rice according to the instructions on the package.
Serve the rice and chickpeas on the same plate or separately and enjoy!
Notes
- Served with:
- quinoa instead of rice.
- Variations:
- Add fresh spinach and sweet potato.
- Spice up with more lemon, curry powder, and ginger depending on your taste.
- Storage: Serve and enjoy it immediately. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Extra Tip: If you do not use canned chickpeas that are already cooked and you are cooking from dried chickpeas then this is about 1 1/2 cup dried.

A Few More Notes About This Vegan Recipe
- Served with:
- toasted bread on the side,
- quinoa instead of rice.
- Variations:
- Add fresh spinach and sweet potato.
- Replace coconut cream with coconut milk if you are looking for a lower fat recipe.
- Spice up with more lemon, curry powder, and ginger depending on your taste.
- Storage: Serve and enjoy it immediately. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Extra Tip: If you do not use canned chickpeas that are already cooked and you are cooking from dried chickpeas then this is about 1 1/2 cup dried.
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Nutrition Facts

*This is an estimated nutrition chart provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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I definitely try this recipe!! Looks super yummy 😋 😍
Yeah, I know! Super yummy right? 😀
Amazing recipe! Delicious, healthy and easy to make.
I try this recipe with red lentils and it was perfect!! Super Delicious!
Thanks, Natasa! I’m very happy you liked it! 🙂