Spicy Chickpea Coconut Peanut Curry

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• Splash of water
• 2 tsp chilli flakes
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1" ginger, grated
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp lime juice
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Salt, as required
• Rice, to serve
• Coriander leaves, peanuts and a lime wedge, for garnish

Steps

1. Soak the chickpeas overnight.
2. Pressure cook them for 7–8 whistles with salt and water — make sure to reserve the chickpea cooking liquid.
3. Heat oil in a pan, cook the garlic and ginger.
4. Add the coriander powder and chilli flakes and cook for a few minutes.
5. Add the chickpeas, 1 cup of the chickpea cooking liquid, peanut butter and salt.
6. Let the peanut butter dissolve.
7. Mash the chickpeas with a wooden spoon.
8. Cook for 5–6 minutes until it thickens up.
9. Add a splash of water along with the coconut milk.
10. Adjust the seasoning, cover and simmer on low heat for 7–8 minutes while stirring regularly.
11. Finish with lime juice and chopped coriander.
12. Serve with rice, roasted peanuts, coriander and more lime and enjoy.

The reel

via @salonikukreja

Tips

• Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then drain well.
• Rest it covered, off the heat, for five minutes before you fluff.
• If the top is still firm, add a spoon of water and cover again. Don't stir yet.

Questions