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Mild chickpea curry with rice

An everyday dish for 2, ready in 25 minutes, around $1.36 a serving. People actually plan it with Popotam, and it's in season in October.

25mintotal
≈ $1.36a serving
663kcalper serving
21gof protein
VegetarianIn season in OctoberFreezes well
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Step-by-step recipe

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  1. Dice the onion

    Peel the onion and cut it into small dice. Set them aside in a bowl.

  2. Soften the onion

    In the nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook it for 2 min without browning.

  3. Add the curry powder

    Sprinkle the curry powder over the onion and stir well to coat the pieces. Cook for 30 seconds over low heat to bring out the aromas.

    Tip · To keep the curry from burning, lower the heat once the tomatoes are in and keep an eye on it.

  4. Add the tomatoes

    Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet and let them simmer over low heat, stirring now and then.

  5. Stir in the coconut milk

    Add the coconut milk to the skillet and stir well. Add a pinch of salt. Let it simmer gently for 2 min.

  6. Add the chickpeas

    Drain the chickpeas and add them to the skillet. Simmer over low heat for 5 min to warm them through.

  7. Cook the spinach

    Add the frozen spinach to the skillet and stir. Cook for 3 min over medium heat until tender.

    Tip · If the spinach releases too much water, let it drain for a few seconds before adding it to the curry.

  8. Cook the rice

    Meanwhile, bring 25 cl of water to a boil in the saucepan. Add the rice, cover and cook over low heat for 25 min. Turn off the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 min.

  9. Serve the curry

    Divide the rice between two shallow bowls and spoon the chickpea curry over it. Serve hot.

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The questions you're asking

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How many calories in a serving?

One serving has about 663 kcal. 53% comes from carbs, 12% from protein and 31% from fat.

87 gCarbs
21 gProtein
23 gFat
Per serving (the dish for 2, divided by 2)
Energy663 kcal
Protein20.6 g
Carbs87.2 g
of which sugars8.9 g
Fat22.7 g
of which saturated fat12.6 g
Fiber15 g
Salt1.2 g

Worked out ingredient by ingredient with the ANSES Ciqual 2025 table, never written by an AI. It's an estimate: veggie sizes and brands make the numbers vary.

How much does it cost?

About $1.36 a serving, adding up the average prices of the ingredients you need to buy.

≈ $2.73for 2 people
≈ $1.36a serving

Pantry salt, oil and spices aren't counted. Your store and your brands will move the total, but the ballpark is right.

How long does it keep?

2 days in the fridge, in a closed container, once cooled within two hours. And it freezes really well.

2 daysin the fridge
Very wellin the freezer, thaw it in the fridge the day before

Times Popotam uses for meal prep, based on ANSES guidance, rounded down. The details: how long cooked dishes keep.

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