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Easy Coconut Chick Pea Korma single serving in a white bowl with naan on the side

Coconut Chick Pea Korma

An easy to make simplified version of this vegetarian coconut chickpea korma that makes a great side dish or satisfying meal served with rice or naan.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Indian Inspired
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups diced white onions
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (you can use clarified butter or ghee if you prefer)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp freshly grated ginger root
  • 1/2 cup ground toasted almonds
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 small red chili , minced (more or less to taste)
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 4 tsp mild yellow curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground coriander seed
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • pinch saffron (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 cups canned chick peas , rinsed
  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Instructions

  1. To start the sauce, puree together the onions and garlic in a food processor.
  2. In a large saucepan heat the olive oil and add the puree mixture.
  3. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes stirring constantly, then add all the remaining ingredients except the chickpeas and yogurt.
  4. Simmer slowly for about 20 minutes.
  5. Add the chickpeas and yogurt and simmer for about an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Serve with steamed jasmine rice and/or naan.