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Easy Vegan Curry Recipe: Creamy, Flavorful & Perfect for Home Cooking

Easy Vegan Curry Recipe: Creamy, Flavorful & Perfect for Home Cooking

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This easy vegan curry is bursting with bold spices, hearty chickpeas, and fresh vegetables in a creamy coconut tomato sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for satisfying dinners or meal prep full of wholesome plant-based goodness.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon coconut oil or avocado oil

1 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon coriander

½ teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon garam masala

1 small fresh chili, minced (optional)

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

1 can (14 oz) coconut milk

1 cup vegetable broth

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell pepper, cauliflower, green beans)

Juice of half a lime

Salt, to taste

Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 5 minutes until translucent.

  2. Add garlic, ginger, and chili. Cook 1 minute.

  3. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, garam masala; cook 1 minute to release aromas.

  4. Pour in diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and broth. Stir and bring to simmer.

  5. Add chickpeas and vegetables. Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

  6. Stir in lime juice and salt. Adjust seasoning.

  7. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.

Notes

  • For creamier curry, blend half the sauce before adding vegetables.

  • Adjust spice levels by omitting or adding chili.

  • Swap chickpeas with tofu, lentils, or tempeh for variety.

  • Use seasonal vegetables to change flavor and texture.

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