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Vegetarian Cooking

Curried Chickpeas and Kale

October 24, 2026 By Antony Hebblethwaite Leave a Comment

Makes: 4½ cups | Serves: 4

This is a mild curry.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
  • 1½ cups chopped onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3 cups chopped kale
  • 1½ tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups cooked chickpeas (cooked from dry or canned, drained)
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped apple
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

1. In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the ghee or oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, and cumin; cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the kale; cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.

2. Stir in the curry, ginger, and coriander until absorbed. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes.

Filed Under: Vegetarian Cooking