Welcome to Carleton Place Library’s Cookbook Book Club’s Digital Cookbook!
Cookbook Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month from September until June. To find out more about upcoming meetings, inlcuding each the theme for each month, check out our Programs & Events page.
Scroll down to visit some of our favorite recipies from club members!
Coconut Chickpea Curry
Sarah Tobin
freshoffthegrid.com
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ cayenne pepper optional, omit for milder heat
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
- 1 (14 oz) can chickpeas, drained
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- ¼ cup yogurt optional, plain dairy free or Greek
Instructions
- Heat the oil or ghee in a pot over medium heat and add the onions, sauteing until translucent but not browning.
- Add the Garam Masala, turmeric, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne, and stir briefly toast the spices so they become fragrant.
- Add the coconut milk, tomato paste, and salt. Stir until the tomato paste is completely blended into the coconut milk, then add the chickpeas.
- Cook over medium to med-low heat, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens to your liking – 10 or 15 minutes.
- Serve with rice and/or naan
- Serve the chickpea curry with a squeeze of lime and a dollop of yogurt (optional)
