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Chickpea Curry

A chickpea-based Indian curry with a classic yogurt finish and a vegan dairy-free version.

Bowl of chickpea curry with tomato sauce and herbs
India Indian 4 servings Prep 15 min Cook 30 min Total 45 min

Makes 4 servings of chickpea curry.

Serve with rice or bread separately so restriction choices remain clear.

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Intolerance / Allergy

Servings: 4 · Version: Classic

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Classic

Chickpea curry with tomato, spices and a yogurt or cream finish.

Yogurt or cream contains milk protein and lactose.

Version

  • Vegetarian

Free from

  • Gluten
  • Egg
  • Tree nuts
  • Peanuts
  • Soy
  • +4 more

Contains

  • Milk protein
  • Lactose

Ingredients

  • 480 g cooked chickpeas
  • 400 g crushed tomato
  • 120 g onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 10 g fresh ginger
  • 20 ml neutral oil
  • 8 g curry spice blend
  • 120 g plain yogurt or cream Contains milk and lactose.
  • 5 g fine salt

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Cook the aromatics

    Cook onion in oil until soft, then add garlic, ginger and spices.

  2. Build the sauce

    Add crushed tomato and salt, then simmer until the sauce thickens.

  3. Add chickpeas

    Stir in chickpeas and simmer until they absorb the sauce.

  4. Finish

    Finish classic with yogurt or cream. Use coconut milk or a tomato-only finish for vegan.