Creamy Coconut Chickpea Chai Curry
the 5 Cs ?✨do you like the way I added some voice overs in with the original audio? ? I’m still learning and having a blast doing it!this warming mid-week chai spiced curry ?? is exactly what you need especially with colder weather creeping up on us. BRRRRR! ☃️the beauty of about chai addict is that it’s unsweetened allowing our recipe creator@roses.and.rosto use it in a savoury dish ❤️. in this recipe the chai concentrate helps reduce the amount of ingredients and simultaneously enhances flavour. it’s a win-win! ?Ingredients ✨- 2tsp coconut oil (any neutral-light oil will work)- 1/2 brown onion finely diced- 1 chilli finely diced (adjust according to taste)- 2-3 cloves of garlic minced- 2tbs fresh ginger minced/finely chopped- 1 bunch of coriander, stems finely sliced (2tbs) and leaves roughly chopped- 1 1/2tsp Garam Masala powder- 3tsp ground Turmeric- 3tbs Tomato paste- 2 Tomatoes roughly chopped- 1 Red Capsicum diced- 1-2 Zucchini’s sliced- 120ml chai concentrate (roughly 1/2c)- 2 cans of Chickpeas drained- 1 can Coconut cream (aim for >85% coconut)- 1tbs soy sauce/tamari/light soy- 1 1/2c veggie stock- 1/2 lime juice (approx. 1-2tbs)- 1-2 handfuls of spinachTo serve (optional):- naan, flatbreads and/or rice- lime wedges- coriander- steamed broccoliniMethod ✨1. Heat a large pan over medium- high heat with the oil. Add the diced onion and cook until it begins to colour, stirring frequently(1-2 minutes).2. Add chilli, garlic, ginger, coriander stems and spices, stir until fragrant (30ish seconds).3. Add tomatoes, capsicum, tomato paste and chai concentrate. Stir and bring to a simmer.4. Follow with chickpeas, coconut cream, zucchini, soy and veg stock. Stir to combine and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer/low boil. Simmer for a minimum of 20 minutes stirring occasionally.5. Turn off the heat and stir in coriander leaves, spinach and lime juice. Continue to stir until the spinach wilts (~30 seconds). Adjust seasonings as needed.6. Serve in bowls with flatbreads, coriander, chilli and lime wedges. Enjoy!! ❤️Notes:- The longer you simmer, the deeper the flavours.- This curry is makes amazing left overs#mealpreprecipes- If you don’t have lime juice swap for balsamic vinegar.
