Chickpea & Spinach Curry with Bangalore Curry Blend
🔥 Bangalore Chickpea & Spinach Curry
This simple and delicious Bangalore Chickpea & Spinach Curry is creamy, warming, and packed with vibrant South Indian-inspired flavour. Using our handcrafted Bangalore Curry Blend, it delivers gentle heat, rich aroma, and beautiful colour with very little effort — perfect for cosy evenings, quick weeknight dinners, or easy plant-based meals.
The magic comes from how the spices bloom with onions, garlic and ginger, creating a fragrant base that wraps around plump chickpeas and soft wilted spinach. Comforting, vibrant, and wonderfully straightforward to make.
🥕 Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Bangalore Curry Blend
- 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
- 1 tin (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 200ml coconut milk or water
- 2 large handfuls fresh spinach
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh coriander, to garnish
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Serves: 2–3
🍳 How to Make
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the Bangalore Curry Blend and coat the aromatics well.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas and coconut milk. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Fold in the fresh spinach and allow it to wilt.
- Season with salt and finish with fresh coriander.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Steamed basmati or coconut rice
- Warm naan, chapatis or soft flatbreads
- A spoonful of yoghurt or coconut yoghurt
- A squeeze of fresh lime for extra brightness
✨ Tips & Variations
- Make it richer: Use full-fat coconut milk.
- Boost the heat: Add fresh chillies or chilli flakes.
- Add more greens: Try kale, chard or extra spinach.
- Add protein: Stir in tofu, paneer or cooked lentils.
- Meal prep friendly: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s warm, creamy and full of flavour. The Bangalore Curry Blend brings deep, aromatic spice without extra work — ideal for comforting, nourishing meals that come together fast.
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