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Chickpea Curry (Indian Inspired) : Flavorful and Healthy

Recipe by Arti Rout

updated on- November 14, 2025

4.50 from 2 votes

chickpea curry

How to make Chickpea Curry

Chickpea curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for any meal. Packed with protein and spices, it’s healthy and satisfying. Serve it with rice or bread for a complete meal. Chickpeas are loved worldwide for their nutrition and versatility, fitting into everything from curries to salads and snacks.

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A bowl of Chickpea Curry

Chickpeas are a global favorite, featuring in a variety of delicious dishes:

  1. India: Chana Masala – A spiced curry with chickpeas, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.
  2. Middle East: Hummus – A creamy dip made with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon.
  3. Italy: Pasta e Ceci – A hearty soup with pasta and chickpeas.
  4. Spain: Cocido Madrileño – A traditional stew with chickpeas, vegetables, and meat.
  5. Morocco: Chickpea Tagine – A slow-cooked dish with chickpeas, vegetables, and spices.
  6. Ethiopia: Shiro – A chickpea flour-based stew served with injera.
  7. Mexico: Ensalada de Garbanzo – A refreshing chickpea salad with vegetables and lime.
  8. USA: Chickpea Burgers – A plant-based patty for burgers.

Chickpeas adapt beautifully to cuisines around the world, showcasing their incredible versatility!

Let’s make mine Favourite one….

Recipe

Chickpea Curry (Indian Inspired) : Flavorful and Healthy

Recipe by – Arti Rout
Chickpea curry is an Indian dish made with chickpeas and spices. It is tasty, full of protein, and often served with rice or Indian bread like roti.
4.50 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 70 kcal
number of servings6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Soaked and Boiled Chickpea
  • 1 Sliced Onion
  • 1 Sliced Tomato
  • 1 tablepoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Julian Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sugar
  • 3-4 tablepoon Mustard Oil (cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 tablepoon Yoghurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
  • 1 tablepoon Dry Fenugreek Leaves
  • 1-2 tablepoon Coriander Leaves
  • Salt for taste

Dry Spices

  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder

Whole Spices

  • 1/2 Cinnamon stick
  • 1 Star anise
  • 1 Black Cardamom
  • 1 Bay leaf

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pan add whole spices and let them sizzle. After a few seconds add ginger-garlic paste and cook it until turn golden.
  • Then add sliced onions with sugar and cook until they turn brown.
  • Now add all the dry spices with sliced tomato, yogurt, julienned ginger, and salt, Cook until the oil starts to separate from the sides of the pan.
  • Add the boiled chickpeas and mix well. Pour in hot water and add dry fenugreek leaves. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Finally add cardamom powder and chopped coriander leaves ,Cover the pan and turn off the flame.
  • For a visual reference you can watch our video linked below.
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes then serve hot and Enjoy😋

Video

Notes

  • I used mustard oil for this recipe but you can use any vegetable oil of your choice.
  • NUTRITION INFO

    Nutrition Facts
    Chickpea Curry (Indian Inspired) : Flavorful and Healthy
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    70
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    2
    g
    3
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    0.2
    g
    1
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0.5
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    0.003
    mg
    0
    %
    Sodium
     
    11
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    190
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    12
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    296
    IU
    6
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    5
    mg
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    33
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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