Vegan Chickpea Curry

Most of the time being a vegetarian is exceptionally easy, but I don’t mind admitting that occasionally I really do crave a meat-based meal.

In my younger, less aware days I ate a lot of meat, and didn’t even think about where it came from, or let alone care.

Or if I did, I blocked it out. But nothing is going to block out this vegan chickpea curry.

Growing up in nineties and naughties Britain, curry was (and still is) an insanely popular dish.

An estimated 12,000 curry houses sprang up around the UK and some of my absolute favourite curries were even invented in Britain (I’m looking at you tikka masala).

In case you haven’t guessed, I really, really like curry.

Vegan Chickpea Curry – Ready in 25 mins and soooooooo worth it!

Vegan Chickpea Curry. Our awesome vegan take on the insanely popular dish. Ridiculously tasty and nutritious - just look at all that protein, fibre and iron

 Course Mains

 Cuisine Indian

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Cook Time 15 minutes

 Total Time 25 minutes

 Calories 482 kcal

 Author HurryTheFoodUp

Source : hurrythefoodup.com

Ingredients

• ½ cup basmati rice
• 1 cup water
• 2 pinches salt
• 2 medium onions
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• ½ lime
• 1-2 tbsp of your favourite curry paste. (a Tikka Masala curry paste would work great as well)
• 1 can coconut milk (1 can = 1.5 cups )
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1-2 tbsp soy sauce (try one tbsp first, add another if required)
• 2-3 medium tomatoes/ handful cherry tomatoes, chopped. The sweeter the better 😉
• 1 cup basil leaves
• 1 tsp maple syrup (sugar is fine too)

Optional:

• 1/2 cup green veg like sugarsnap peas or broccoli

Instructions

1. Add the rice, water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil (could also be done the Indian way from our Buddha Bowls). Keep an eye on the rice - when the water is boiling put a lid on it, reduce the heat to low and cook for another 8-10 mins (or as per packet instructions).
2. While this is happening chop the onions, garlic, basil and juice the lime.
3. ..............................

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