- 1
tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1
onion, diced
- 3
cloves of garlic, minced
- 1
tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1
teaspoon cumin powder
- 1
teaspoon coriander powder
- 1
teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2
teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 can
(14 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can
(14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup
vegetable broth
- 1
medium carrot, diced
- 1
medium bell pepper, diced
- 1
small zucchini, diced
- 1 cup
cauliflower florets
- 1 cup
spinach leaves
- Salt,
to taste
- Fresh
cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Cooked
rice or naan bread, for serving
Instructions:
- Heat
the vegetable oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat.
- Add
the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, stirring
occasionally.
- Add
the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook for another minute
until fragrant.
- Stir
in the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder.
Cook the spices for about 30 seconds to release their flavors.
- Add
the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the pot, along with the diced tomatoes
(with their juice). Stir everything together to combine.
- Pour
in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for
about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Add
the diced carrot, bell pepper, zucchini, and cauliflower florets to the
pot. Stir well, ensuring the vegetables are coated with the curry sauce.
- Cover
the pot and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are
tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once
the vegetables are cooked, add the spinach leaves to the pot and stir them
into the curry. Let it cook for another minute or two until the spinach
wilts.
- Taste
the curry and season with salt according to your preference.
- Remove
the pot from the heat. Serve the chickpea and vegetable curry hot over
cooked rice or with naan bread.
- Garnish
with fresh cilantro leaves for added freshness and flavor.
Enjoy your delicious Chickpea and Vegetable Curry!
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