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Spiced Chickpea Stew with Coconut and Turmeric

Gloria
This warm and comforting stew is made with chickpeas, coconut milk, turmeric, and other spices. It is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish.
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Asian

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board.
  • Grater
  • Can opener

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cans 14 ounces each chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 14 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 14 ounces coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir well to coat the onion, garlic, and ginger with the spices. Cook the spices for about 1 minute to toast them slightly and release their flavors.
  • Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced tomatoes (with their juices), coconut milk, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook uncovered for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together and the stew to thicken slightly.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
  • Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  • Remove the pot from heat and let the stew rest for a few minutes.
  • Serve the spiced chickpea stew in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, you can mash some of the chickpeas with the back of a spoon during cooking to help thicken the broth.
  • If you prefer a spicier stew, you can increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Feel free to add additional vegetables like diced carrots, bell peppers, or zucchini to the stew for added texture and nutrients.
  • Adjust the consistency of the stew by adding more vegetable broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Keyword Chickpea, coconut, Tumeric