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Easy Tofu and Chickpea Curry

5 from 1 vote
An easy vegan recipe loaded with Indian spices and flavours! When combined with crushed tomatoes, fresh garlic, ginger and coconut milk creates that rich creamy texture that is so good you would want to slurp it up! Although it is recommended to serve it with brown rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 453.55
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • ½ red pepper, sliced
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 14 oz extra firm tofu, break into pieces
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1-15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2-3 handfuls organic baby spinach
  • 1 juice of a lime
  • parsley

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet or fry pan
  • 1 medium sauce pot

Method
 

  1. Using a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onion. Sauté for 3 minutes, add garlic, ginger and red pepper, sauté for another minute, long enough for the aromas to release.
  2. Mix coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala and red pepper flakes if used, in a small bowl. Stir and blend into the onion mixture.
  3. Add vegetable stock, tofu, crushed tomatoes, chickpeas and coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20-25 minutes. The last 5 minutes add the spinach. Once wilted, it’s ready to serve. Squeeze half a lime into the skillet.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve with fresh lime, balsamic rice, brown rice and/or Naan Bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 453.55kcalCarbohydrates: 44.14gProtein: 19.9gFat: 24.36gSaturated Fat: 12.32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.83gSodium: 978.04mgPotassium: 891.94mgFiber: 10.9gSugar: 11.22gVitamin A: 808.07IUVitamin C: 32.06mgCalcium: 140.22mgIron: 7.85mg

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