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Easy Thai-Style Chickpea Curry with Coconut Rice.

This Easy Thai-Style Chickpea Curry is a flavor-packed delight! Creamy coconut rice topped with a vibrant chickpea curry makes for a wholesome meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coconut Rice:
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 1/2 cups light canned coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut water
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Curry:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil for sautéing
  • 2 leeks cleaned, trimmed + sliced
  • 1/2 red pepper sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1/3 cup sugar snap peas, cut into thirds
  • 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 3 tablespoons freshly torn cilantro

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large skillet or wok
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice, light canned coconut milk, coconut water, coconut oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing.
  2. While the rice is cooking, heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and red pepper, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute. Add red curry paste, stirring well to coat the vegetables.
  4. Pour in full-fat coconut milk and add cooked chickpeas. Stir and let simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add sugar snap peas in the last few minutes of cooking, allowing them to cook just until tender but still crisp.
  6. Serve by spooning coconut rice onto plates and ladling the curry over the top. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • Enhance flavor with a splash of lime juice before serving.
  • Adjust red curry paste to your spice preference for a milder or spicier dish.
  • This curry tastes better the next day as flavors develop.