The Best Vegetable Chickpea Curry Recipe! with coconut milk, Indian spices and tasty veggies. Cooks in 20 minutes! It's a simple, creamy, healthy Vegan Curry, protein rich too!
Curries are mainstream in my house. We eat a lot of them! This vegan curry recipe is full of chickpeas and veggies and better and healthier than take out. It's one of my go to's. It's loved by everyone, grandkids too and for good reason.
It's mildly spiced but full of flavour and made with everyday ingredients. I bring Chili garlic sauce right to the table for this curry for the heat seekers in my family. So it's a win win!
What are the ingredients in this vegan curry?
This vegetable curry is made using chick peas, onions, coconut milk, mushrooms, bell pepper, carrots, warm Indian spices, cilantro and tomatoes. Super simple but tastes complex!
You could easily add or swap out different veggies like spinach and or cauliflower and broccoli. Whatever you fancy! I quite often throw in chopped spinach at the end, if I have it.
How to make Vegetable Chickpea Curry:
Heat your Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot to medium heat, add the onions and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the onions start to soften, about 5 minutes then add the ginger and garlic and stir.
Now Add in the carrots, mushrooms, chopped peppers and spices, cook for another minute while stirring.
Lastly add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Enjoy! I like to serve this curry with basmati rice, my easy naan bread and vegan raita, fresh chopped tomatoes, cilantro and lime and chili garlic sauce of course! It's like you're dining at an Indian restaurant right in your own house!
For full instructions and recipe ingredients see recipe card below.
Ok let's make Vegetable Chickpea Curry! You'll love it, it's:
delicious
easy
family friendly
the best Indian curry
gluten free
full of veggies and chickpeas
so tasty with vegan naan bread
healthy
Enjoy guys! Happy day to you? feel free to leave a comment and a rating below. I would love to hear from you.
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Vegetable Chickpea Indian Curry (Vegan)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
The Best Vegetable Chickpea Curry Recipe! with coconut milk, Indian spices and tasty veggies. Cooks in 20 minutes! It's a simple, creamy, healthy Vegan Curry, protein rich too!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil (optional)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped small
- 1 and ½ tablespoons grated ginger, fresh or frozen
- 1 large carrot, grated or diced, (approximately 1 cup)
- ½ lb (227 grams) mushrooms, rough chopped or quartered
- 1 large red pepper, chopped into bite size pieces
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base
- 1 can (540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
- 1 can (398 ml) Rotel Tomatoes with green chilis, I use the 'mild' variety
- 1 cup water
- salt and pepper to taste if needed
- Optional toppings
- lime wedges
- chopped fresh tomatoes
- chopped cilantro
- chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Heat your Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot to medium heat, add the oil (or broth or water), onions and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the onions start to soften, about 5 minutes then add the ginger and garlic and stir.
- Now add in the carrots, mushrooms, chopped peppers and spices, cook for another minute while stirring.
- Lastly add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and let sit for a few minutes to cool and thicken. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Enjoy!
- I like to serve this curry with basmati rice, my easy naan bread and vegan raita, fresh chopped tomatoes, cilantro, lime wedges and chili garlic sauce of course!
Notes
- I keep my ginger in the freezer and grate it from frozen
- Don't worry if the curry seems watery it will thicken as it sits
- I use 'Mild' Rotel tomatoes with green chilis. I find the 'original' to be to spicy for everyone
- If you want to spice it up add a little chili garlic sauce to yours
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Mains, Gluten free,
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Christine T
Wow! Made this exactly as written and it was fantastic. It tastes rich and complex and was amazing over pearl course cous. This is definitely going on regular rotation.
Pattie Mahoney
Great recipe! Easy to put together and very yummy. Thank you!
Alicia Lee
I would love to try this recipe....however, I'd like to know if there is any alternative to the coconut milk?? Due to the high fat content, coconut milk is not a good option for me. Thanks in advance.
Verna
If you'd like to omit the coconut milk in the vegetable curry you could try adding water, veggie broth or plant milk as a substitute. I would suggest cashew cream but that would be higher fat content as well. Hope this helps Alicia 🙂
Liz Nesbi
Love this dish. I make it often and usually have some in my freezer for those days I need something quick. Everyone I have made this for love it!! Thanks Verna!!
Verna
Thanks so much Liz! Feel free to leave a star rating too 🙂
Shelley
This dish is absolutely delicious!! I just recently gave up meat!! This dish is so flavorful and filling yet not leaving you feeling stuffed!! This will be my go to!!
Verna
I am so happy you enjoyed it Shelley!! Thanks so much for your feedback I really appreciate it.
Mindy
I made this exactly as written and it was the best curry I’ve ever made. Thank you!
Verna
Oh wow!! thank you so much Mindy you made my day, I'm thrilled you loved it!
Jason
One of the best curries I have made!
Verna
thank you so much!
Melinda Hadley
The best curry I've made. DELICIOUS!
Verna
Thank you so much Melinda, thrilled you enjoyed the curry! Really appreciate your comment!
Ellie
Fabulous, Enjoyed it immensely !
Verna
Oh thank you so much and thanks so much for your comment Ellie!
Ceilia
I love this recipe it’s so easy . My family really enjoyed it . Thanks
Verna
Thank you Ceilia! glad it was enjoyed. Thanks for your comment.
Kayla
Delicious and so so easy!
Verna
thank you so much for your comment Kayla! I'm glad you liked it!?
Sarah | Well and Full
This curry looks so flavorful and delicious! 🙂
The Cheeky Chickpea
thank you Sarah!?
Susanne
I just made this dish for my evening meal - and it's delicious!! Really recommendable. Thanks so very much for this good recipe 🙂
The Cheeky Chickpea
Thanks so much Susanne! glad you enjoyed it!?
Deb
So good ,like an authentic Indian restaraunt !
The Cheeky Chickpea
Thanks so much Deb! glad you liked the curry. I appreciate your comment
Shane
This looks delicious!
The Cheeky Chickpea
thank you!