Chickpea and Spinach Curry
A warmly spiced Indian-style curry with tender chickpeas, spinach, tomatoes, and coconut milk.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the onion, garlic, ginger, and spinach as noted. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
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Step 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden.
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Step 3
Add the garlic and ginger. Cook over medium heat until fragrant.
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Step 4
Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and ground chili. Cook briefly over low heat.
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Step 5
Add the tomato, return to medium heat, and cook until it darkens slightly and begins to thicken.
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Step 6
Stir in the chickpeas, coconut milk, water, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then cook uncovered on low heat until the sauce lightly thickens.
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Step 7
Add the spinach in batches and stir over low heat until completely wilted.
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Step 8
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the garam masala and lemon juice, then serve.
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Food safety
Caution: low
Wash fresh spinach thoroughly. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours, use within 3 days, and reheat to 74°C before serving.
Risk factors
- Raw spinach may carry soil or surface contamination.
- Cooked curry can become unsafe if held at room temperature for too long.