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Brazilian Coconut Chickpea Curry

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

A creamy and flavorful curry with chickpeas, coconut milk, and Brazilian-inspired spices.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, red bell pepper, and spices (curry powder, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and chili flakes). Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add the chickpeas and stir to combine. Let the curry simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.