Chickpea & Spinach Curry

What we eat shapes how we feel and think. This simple, flavorful curry delivers steady energy from chickpeas and iron-rich greens — a gentle, grounding bowl for busy days.

🛒 Ingredients (2–3 servings)

Base

• 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or ½ tsp ground)

Spices (easy option)

• 2 tsp mild curry powder

or (DIY blend)

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ¼ tsp chili flakes (to taste)

Sauce & greens

• 1 × 400 g can chickpeas, drained & rinsed (about 240 g drained)

• 1 × 400 g can chopped tomatoes (or 300 ml passata)

• 200 ml coconut milk (full-fat for creamier; light works too)

• 2 large handfuls baby spinach (about 100 g), roughly chopped

• ½–¾ tsp fine salt, black pepper to taste

• 1 tsp lemon or lime juice

To finish (optional)

• ½ tsp garam masala

• Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped

To serve (optional)

• Steamed basmati rice or warm flatbread

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 15–20 minutes

🍳 Method

1. Sauté aromatics
   Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onion with a pinch of salt and cook 4–5 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.

2. Bloom the spices
   Add curry powder (or the DIY blend). Cook 30–45 seconds, stirring, until fragrant.

3. Build the sauce
   Stir in tomatoes and chickpeas. Simmer 6–8 minutes to thicken slightly.

4. Make it creamy
   Pour in coconut milk, return to a gentle simmer for 3–4 minutes. Season with ½ tsp salt and pepper; adjust to taste.

5. Add the greens
   Fold in spinach until just wilted (1–2 minutes). Finish with lemon/lime juice and (optional) garam masala. Scatter with coriander.

6. Serve
   Spoon over fluffy basmati rice or with flatbread.

🌱 Mindful Moment

As the curry simmers, notice the warmth of the spices and the rhythm of stirring. With each bite, let the nourishment remind you: what we choose to eat can steady the body — and quiet the mind.

💡 Tips & Swaps

• No coconut? Blend 2–3 tbsp cashews with 150 ml water, or stir in 120 g plain (dairy-free) yogurt off the heat.

• More veg: Add diced courgette or peas in step 3.

• Protein boost: Add another half-can of chickpeas for larger portions.

• Rice refresher: Rinse 1 cup rice, cook with 1½ cups water + pinch of salt, 10–12 minutes covered, rest 5 minutes.

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