Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- ½ tablespoon turmeric powder
- ½ tablespoon cumin powder
- ½ tablespoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 13oz. can full fat coconut milk
For serving:
- Cooked basmati rice
- Naan
- Greek yogurt
Instructions
- WARM OIL: Heat coconut oil in a large pot with a lid over medium heat.
- COOK ONION, GARLIC, AND GINGER: Add onion and sauté until soft, approximately 5-10 minutes. Then add garlic and ginger to and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- COOK TOMATOES: Add tomatoes, stir to combine and turn up the heat to medium-high. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the tomato has broken down into a thick sauce.
- ADD SPICES: Reduce heat back to medium-low, add spices and salt and stir well. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently for 5 minutes to combine all the flavors and you have a thicker paste mixture.
- ADD SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS: Add frozen spinach, chickpeas and water to the pot and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, stirring periodically until the spinach has thawed.
- SIMMER: Turn up the heat to medium, add coconut milk and continue to simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring periodically until sauce is thickened.
- SERVE: Before serving, taste to see if the dish needs any additional salt. Serve with rice or naan and top with a dollop of greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to six months.
Nutrition information does not include brown rice, naan or greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3.1 g
- Sodium: 443.8 mg
- Fat: 19.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 7.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg