chickpea spinach curry
This is my second recipe for chickpea spinach curry in the blog however this one is much faster since it pretty much just takes 5 minutes to prep and just 20 minutes to cook.
If you are like me and love curries you are going to love this chickpea spinach curry not only for its flavor but because it is super easy to make.
I was able to make this recipe in my pressure cooker. You can use your own pressure cooker or get this one that is is just the bomb. I have never had a pressure cooker before because I was really afraid of them but this one not only is super easy to use but you can cook a multitude of things since it is also a rice cooker, slow cooker and much more.
Come May, when I start my physician assistant program, I am taking it with me so that I can make easy, healthy recipes.
If you don’t have a pressure cooker you can also do this recipe in the stove top, however, it will take you longer. I used pre-soak chickpeas and in the pressure cooker it takes only about 20-25 minutes. In the stove top I anticipate that it will take at least double if not triple the time.
I have also made a video to show you how super easy this recipe so make sure you take a look.
I have made this a multitude of times and I have been able to freeze it no problem. The only thing I have to do is re-heat it and make some rice for it. So easy and quick. Great for a meatless dinner.
By the way, I am currently in Thailand for cooking school. I am learning the best recipes. Thai flavor is just simply out of this world. I will be posting a couple of recipes upon my return so if you like Thai food you are in for a treat. I will also show you the places I visited so that if you ever have a chance to come you can experience these amazing places as well so stay tuned!
Anyhow, I leave you with this chickpea spinach curry that is nothing but easy, delicious and healthy.
Enjoy!
PrintChickpea spinach curry
Miryam's original recipe
Yield: 8 servings
Total Time: 25-30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 14 oz coconut cream
- 1 lb pre-soaked chickpeas
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 lb frozen chopped spinach
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 4 cups water
- Celtic salt
- Ground pepper to taste
Directions:
Add all the ingredients to your insta-pot or pressure cooker and set for 20-25 minutes. Serve with brown rice.
You may freeze leftovers.
Note: If you would like to make this recipe on the stove top the chickpeas will take double the time if not triple. I also set my instapot to 30 minutes because I used 1 1/2 lbs of chickpeas.
Hello there. My name is Miryam and I am the clinical dietitian and Physician Assistant behind Eat Good 4 Life. My wish is to inspire you to start cooking healthier so that you can live a longer and happier life. Thanks for stopping by (
What a healthy and delicious vegetarian curry!
This sounds amazing! I don’t have an instapot or pressure cooker, but I do have a can of pre-cooked chickpeas so I’m def gonna try this. Thanks for sharing!
This looks fabulous, Miryam! I actually have a pressure cooker but never use it. I’m so lazy, I usually resort to canned chickpeas. But this was a great reminder for me to bust it out!
Also, I am so excited to hear more and see those recipes from Thailand! There is a chance I will be going there later in the year. It would be a dream come true. What cooking school are you attending?
You know, my Mom had an old pressure cooker when I was a kid and it scared the crap out of me… I half expected it to explode on the counter lol. But I’m really loving the newer pressure cookers and may just have to get myself one :) This chickpea curry looks incredible!
This looks so good! I wish I had some right now. I have always been hesitant over pressure cookers, but darn does it look easy!
I NEED to get a pressure cooker, and I feel like I’ve been shopping around for what seems like decades. I think I may just have to bite the bullet so I can make this delicious-looking curry!
My mother always used a pressure cooker, but it scares me! I have to rethink this bc this is a perfect way to make a healthy delicious recipe. I hate resorting to canned chick peas.
We are a house full of curry lovers, these looks wonderful. My husband would go crazy for this!
Great flavors and a healthy dinner option.
What a great idea! I’ll have to try this out!
I just made a saag curry for the first time a few weeks ago and was so excited to discover how easy it was. Now I need to try this recipe with my new Instant Pot!
If you use chickpeas from a can, I doubt it would take long to make it on top of a stove. Looks delicious!