08/07/2026
🥘🌱 Creamy Chickpea Curry with Rice & Green Beans
Rich, creamy, and packed with comforting flavor! This coconut chickpea curry is loaded with warming spices, garlic, ginger, and a touch of fresh chili, then served with fluffy rice and tender green beans. A colorful, satisfying plant-based meal that’s perfect for dinner or meal prep. 🍚💚
🥘 For the Chickpea Curry
2 cans (15 oz / 400 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or 3 cups cooked chickpeas
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1–2 red chilies, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
1½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1½ tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp smoked paprika or chili powder
1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
1 cup vegetable broth or water
Juice of ½ lime or lemon
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped
🍚 For the Rice
1 cup basmati or jasmine rice
2 cups water
½ tsp salt
🫛 For the Green Beans
1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
Salt and black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 How to Make It
Start with the rice. Rinse it thoroughly until the water runs clear, then add it to a pot with 2 cups water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and keep covered.
For the curry, heat the oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5–6 minutes, until soft and golden.
Stir in the garlic, ginger, and sliced red chili and cook for another 1–2 minutes. Add the cumin, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and smoked paprika or chili powder. Stir for about 30 seconds until beautifully fragrant. 🌶️✨
Add the chickpeas, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the curry becomes creamy and slightly thickened.
Finish with fresh lime or lemon juice, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. 🥥🌿
Meanwhile, steam the green beans for 5–6 minutes, or sauté them with olive oil or vegan butter until tender-crisp. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
🍚 Build Your Bowl
Spoon a generous mound of fluffy rice into your bowl, ladle the creamy chickpea curry around it, and add the tender green beans on the side. Finish with fresh cilantro and a few extra chili slices for a colorful kick. 🌿🌶️
✨ Tips & Variations: Mash some of the chickpeas directly into the sauce for a thicker curry. Add extra chilies or cayenne for more heat, or stir in spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers during the final 5 minutes for an extra veggie boost.
It’s also great for meal prep and can be refrigerated for 4–5 days or frozen for later.
💚 Would you make your curry mild and creamy or extra spicy with more chili?