Dinner for 6

Chickpea Curry

Name: Chickpea Curry
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp fresh ginger; 1 large red bell pepper; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp salt (optional); 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk; 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas; 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock; 4 cups fresh baby spinach; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional); 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; greek yogurt (optional)

$7.43for 435 minServes 6

Chickpeas simmer with tomatoes, coconut milk, vegetables, warm spices, and spinach for a thick, flavorful curry.

Photo: themodernproper.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.45 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.45 lb	$1.17Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Coconut milk, 14 oz$0.14/oz typical	14 oz	$1.96Typical price
	Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical	30 oz	$2.70Typical price
	Broth, 4.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.29Typical price
	Spinach, 4 oz$0.35/oz typical	4 oz	$1.40Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
	Sour cream, 0.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.07Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.75$0.60 each typical	0.75	$0.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.15

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Indian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Spring

Typical price

$1.86 per serving$7.43 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp fresh ginger
1 large red bell pepper
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt (optional)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
greek yogurt (optional)

Steps

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the diced onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger for 6 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute.
Add the crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, stock, and rinsed chickpeas, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Stir in the spinach and cook for 3 minutes until wilted.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and cilantro.

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