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Chickpea spinach curry

Published: May 10, 2020 · Modified: May 31, 2023 by Vandana Chauhan. This post may contain affiliate links.

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This delicious protein and iron-rich Chickpea spinach curry is vegan and gluten-free. It's a one-pot curry recipe from India that is very easy to make and a real comfort food. This a perfect recipe for your meatless Monday meals.

Chickpea spinach curry garnished with coriander leaves served in a black bowl

If I have to pick one recipe which is delicious, nutritious, loved by everyone, and comes out perfect every time without fail- I will pick an Indian bean curry recipe.

I have already shared a couple of them on this blog ( links shared in the post ahead). Today I am sharing another very easy Indian-style Garbanzo bean curry recipe- Chickpea spinach curry which is one of my favorites too.

It's filling, comforting, and healthier than a normal chickpea curry because of the spinach used in it.

Chickpea spinach curry served with rice in a shallow white bowl

Type of beans to use

For all the Indian recipes using beans, try using dried beans, soaking it overnight, and then cooking in a pressure cooker or instant pot.

However, if you really can't do that, use the canned ones.

Can this bean curry be made without a pressure cooker?

If you like Indian food and want to make it at home, it's best to have a pressure cooker or at least an instant pot at home as they are used in a lot of recipes.

But, if you don't have either of them, you can cook overnight soaked beans in a normal pot too but, it will take around 2 hours to get cooked properly. To fasten the process add boiled water and around ½ a teaspoon of soda to the chickpeas and then cook in a normal pot.

Another option that is not recommended for Indian recipes but can be done when there is no other option left is to use canned beans.

Can it be made with frozen spinach?

Yes, this curry can be made with fresh as well as frozen spinach.

Serving suggestions

This curry can be enjoyed with plain steamed rice, jeera rice, or any other rice recipe.

You can also serve it with any Indian bread like roti, naan, paratha, or poori.

Some of the side dishes that can be served along with it are Kachumber salad, mint chutney, coriander tomato chutney, cucumber raita, or mung bean sprouts raita.

More easy vegan and vegetarian bean curry recipes from India

If you love beans and love curries too then don't miss to check the following easy bean curry recipes from India:

  1. Rajma masala (Kidney beans curry)
  2. Lobiya (black eyed peas curry)
  3. Chole masala (Chickpea curry)
  4. Mixed beans recipe
  5. Sabut moong dal ( Mung beans curry)
  6. Kale chane ka shorba (Whole Bengal gram curry)

More easy vegan chickpea recipes

Chickpea is one of my favorite beans and I use it in a lot of my recipes. If you are also looking for more easy Chickpea recipes from around the world then you might like the following links useful:

  1. Arabic sandwich with spicy chickpeas and baked eggplant
  2. Beetroot hummus
  3. Greek chickpea soup
  4. Morrocan style spiced chickpea and sweet potato soup
  5. Chickpea  stuffed butternut squash
  6. Chickpea rice
  7. Chickpea potato curry
  8. Sauteed chickpeas

Step-by-step photo instructions

Collage of 4 photos showing step by step process of making chickpea curry with spinach
Collage of 4 photos showing step by step process of making chickpea curry with spinach
Chickpea spinach curry served with rice in a shallow white bowl and a spoon full of curry and rice lifted above the bowl

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Recipe

Chickpea spinach curry garnished with coriander leaves served in a black bowl

Chickpea spinach curry

This delicious Chickpea spinach curry is vegan and gluten-free. It's a one-pot curry recipe from India which is very easy to make and a real comfort food.
4.91 from 22 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Vandana Chauhan

Ingredients

  • 5 cups boiled/ canned chickpea
  • 3 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato finely chopped/ pureed
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • ½ tbsp garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ tbsp coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder adjust as per taste
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt as per taste
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil use any oil of your choice
  • 2 cups water adjust to get the desired consistency

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they become fragrant add chopped onions and salt. Cook till onions turn golden brown.
  • Add all the dry spice powder except garam masala. Saute for around 30 seconds.
  • Add chopped tomatoes mix and cover the pan.
  • Once the tomatoes get nicely cooked, add the chickpeas and spinach. Mix, and cook uncovered for around 2-3 minutes.
  • Add water, cover the pan, and simmer till spinach gets cooked.
  • Finally, add garam masala, cook for about a minute and then switch off the gas.
  • Add lime juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with rice, roti or naan.

Notes

  1. Spinach will also release some water so don't add a lot of water to cook this curry.
  2. Home-cooked beans are the best for Indian recipes. However, if that's not an option for you, use canned chickpeas.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1996IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 6mg
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Comments

  1. amrita

    September 22, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    5 stars
    Chickpea spinach curry is a comfortable dish to pair with either flat breads or rice. I prepare this dish by making palak puree. I liked your version and will try it soon.

    Reply
  2. Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey

    September 19, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    These both superfood ingredisnts are my favourite and so good to see them in curry. Comforting and soul nourishing bowl.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      September 20, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks Jagruti 🙂

      Reply
  3. Padma Veeranki

    September 18, 2020 at 10:20 pm

    5 stars
    Such a filling, healthy and protein rich curry...Love that you added spinach to chickpea. This is what comfort food is!!

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      September 20, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks Padma.

      Reply
  4. Uma Srinivas

    September 17, 2020 at 9:36 pm

    5 stars
    I love chickpea curry with green leaves. Love the idea of using spinach in here. Perfect with basamti rice or roti.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      September 20, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  5. Malini

    September 17, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    Spinach in chickpeas curry, sounds delicious. It's a protein-rich and delicious curry. The basmati rice and the curry looks made for each other. I loved your shots. It's a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      September 17, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      Thank you Malini 🙂

      Reply
  6. Priya Srinivasan

    September 17, 2020 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    I wish i could grab a bowl of this curry from your screen! Love such simple and comforting curries, it compliments with whatever dish we serve with it! i sometimes add such curries to my poha/upma too, call me crazy! Loving it totally!

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      September 17, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks Priya.

      Reply
  7. Sandhya Nadkarni

    September 16, 2020 at 11:20 pm

    5 stars
    Such a healthy, protein rich and hearty curry with spinach. Perfect for the season too.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      September 17, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      Thank you Sandhya.

      Reply
  8. Mayuri Patel

    September 16, 2020 at 10:08 pm

    5 stars
    Healthy, nutritious and filling. What I love about chickpea and spinach curry is that one can enjoy it with rice, roti, naan or even paratha. Sometimes I make this curry and add a bit of sev and chutney... and it makes a healthy filling dish.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      September 17, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks Mayuri.

      Reply
  9. Pavani

    September 14, 2020 at 7:10 pm

    5 stars
    We love chickpeas in any recipe and this curry with spinach sounds so delicious. Perfect side dish for rice or roti. Thanks for sharing this easy recipe.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      September 15, 2020 at 8:22 am

      Thanks Pavani 🙂

      Reply
  10. The Girl Next Door

    September 12, 2020 at 8:27 am

    5 stars
    The curry looks absolutely delicious and very flavourful! I love the use of spinach here - this is a brilliant way to sneak in the green into one's diet. 🙂 Would love to try this out, with some hot rice or rotis.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      September 12, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  11. Sasmita

    May 23, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    Ahaaaa !! this looks so creamy and healthy curry using chole and spinach.
    Love the flavors added and beautiful clicks dear. Super tempting share, will make soon !

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      May 23, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  12. Sapana

    May 22, 2020 at 10:21 pm

    5 stars
    Spinach and chickpea go very well together. The curry looks so delicious and must have tasted amazing with rice,

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      May 23, 2020 at 11:45 am

      Thanks Sapna

      Reply
  13. Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey

    May 22, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    Both of these ingredients are my favourite and both of them them in one dish makes me happy. Such a simple, wholesome and delicious curry one can have.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      May 23, 2020 at 11:45 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  14. Anshu

    May 22, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    Absolutely delicious and healthy curry using spinach and chickpeas. A perfect comfort meal to enjoy with some plain and simple rice... nice share.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      May 22, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  15. Seema Sriram

    May 22, 2020 at 4:35 am

    5 stars
    Love this step by step easy chickpea curry. Chickpeas are my go-to option when I am really in a decision fatigue moment. I am so glad to have another recipe to hold on to for these moments.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      May 22, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks Seema.

      Reply
  16. Uma Srinivas

    May 21, 2020 at 10:48 pm

    5 stars
    Chickpea is always a favorite for my kids. Never made with spinach. Looks really good. Perfect pair to rice and chapati.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      May 22, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      Thank you.

      Reply
  17. Mayuri Patel

    May 21, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    5 stars
    Chickpea curry is one of the most satisfying curries, not only healthy but filling too. I usually add pureed spinach like how we make palak paneer. Next time with add chopped spinach, will give he curry different colour and taste too.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      May 21, 2020 at 7:50 pm

      Thank You

      Reply
  18. Vanitha Bhat

    May 19, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    No one can resist a creamy, rich and healthy chana curry and with spinach; I love it! Using canned chickpeas makes it super easy too! Love the flavors and beautiful clicks dear. Super tempting!

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      May 20, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks Vanitha.

      Reply
  19. Priya Srinivasan

    May 17, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    5 stars
    This is totally comfort food! I combine chickpeas and spinach when i make it as dal, But as a curry it looks totally delish! Perfectly paired with rice.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      May 18, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks Priya 🙂

      Reply
  20. Archana

    May 16, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    Love this curry a perfect meal plan for our place too. Perfect comfort food.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      May 17, 2020 at 8:21 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  21. Shailender Sharma

    May 16, 2020 at 11:04 am

    5 stars
    Spinach and chickpea are well-known ingredients but combining the both in one recipe is totally a new and awesome idea. Would love to try someday.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      May 16, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks Payal 🙂

      Reply
  22. Lata Lala

    May 14, 2020 at 10:18 pm

    5 stars
    Chickpeas and spinach curry sounds so awesome Vandana. Off late I have started to love vegan and gluten free recipes. This one sounds perfect as I have never combined spinach with chickpeas ever before.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      May 15, 2020 at 10:23 am

      Thanks Lata 🙂

      Reply
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