Plantain, Chickpea & Coconut Vegan Curry Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Level: Easy

Serves: 6 people

Plantain, Chickpea & Coconut Vegan Curry Ingredients:

• 2 tins of chickpeas (strained)
• 3 whole ripe firm (yellow) plantain
• 1 bag of fresh spinach (washed)
• 2 tins of coconut milk
• 1 whole onion (roughly chopped)
• 2 teaspoon of garlic granules or 2 fresh garlic cloves (roughly chopped)
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper
• ½ teaspoon of dried chilli flakes
• 2 tablespoons of mild curry powder
• 1 tablespoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of fresh or dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of cooking oil
• 200ml still water

Best served with a side of white rice or quinoa

Method:

1. Add cooking oil, onions, garlic, thyme, chilli flakes, curry powder and paprika to a large saucepan and stir on a medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until spices have cooked and onions have softened and become translucent.
2. Add strained chickpeas and 200ml of water to your saucepan, and turn up to a high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, with the lid on, until it reaches a simmer and your chickpeas become soft. Taste test using a clean teaspoon!
3. Add the 2 tin of coconut milk to your saucepan and bring to a simmer on a medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes.
4. Using a knife, peel and remove the skin from your plantain and slice into 1-inch thick disks and add to your saucepan and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until simmering. Your curry should begin to reduce, thicken and become a little darker in colour.
5. Turn to a low heat and add Spinach until wilted
6. Add salt and pepper to taste then remove from the heat
7. Serve with a side of white rice or quinoa and enjoy!

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