Description
This easy vegan chickpea curry is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor. Tender chickpeas, zucchini, and warming spices come together in a rich coconut milk sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this vegan chickpea curry coconut milk recipe is simple, nourishing, and cozy.
Ingredients
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1 white onion, diced
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2 tablespoons neutral oil
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3 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
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1 tablespoon grated ginger or ginger paste
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
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1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
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14 oz full-fat coconut milk (or non-dairy milk or heavy cream)
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1/2 cup vegetable broth
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2 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained
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1 zucchini, diced into triangles
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1-2 handfuls fresh kale
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1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Why it matters: This forms the curry’s flavorful base.
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Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Pro tip: Don’t let them burn.
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Add curry powder, garam masala, and turmeric. Stir 30–60 seconds to toast the spices.
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Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Simmer 3–4 minutes to meld flavors.
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Add chickpeas and zucchini. Simmer 8–10 minutes until zucchini is tender.
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Stir in coconut milk (or heavy cream) and kale. Cook 2–3 minutes until greens are wilted. Tip: Add greens last to keep them bright.
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Season with salt. Taste and adjust. Serve over rice, quinoa, or with naan.
Notes
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw and reheat gently.
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Add a spoonful of red or yellow Thai curry paste for extra depth.
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Swap kale for spinach for a softer green.
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Substitute coconut milk with heavy cream or other non-dairy milk.
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Add sweet potatoes, cauliflower, or bell peppers for a heartier curry.
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Add tofu or tempeh for extra protein.
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Adjust salt and spices to taste.
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Serve over rice, quinoa, or with naan for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté & Simmer, Stove-top
- Cuisine: Dinner, Main Dish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg