Description
Jamaican Chickpea Curry delivers a spicy Caribbean adventure on your plate. Fragrant spices and hearty chickpeas create a bold meal you’ll savor with authentic island passion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas (or 1.5 cups/250 grams)
- 1 medium potato, cubed
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tomato, diced
Spices and Aromatics:
- 1–2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder (or regular curry powder)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, chopped (or Jalapeno)
- Salt to taste
- Hot sauce to taste
Liquids:
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 can coconut milk (about 7 ounces/200 milliliters)
Instructions
- Warm a Dutch oven with neutral oil over medium-high heat, gently sautéing onions until they become translucent and slightly softened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce aromatic spices and herbs including garlic, ginger, Scotch Bonnet pepper, curry powder, turmeric, and allspice, toasting them briefly until their fragrant essence permeates the kitchen, about 1 minute.
- Pour coconut milk and vegetable broth into the pot, creating a rich, creamy base. Carefully incorporate root vegetables – potatoes, tomatoes, and carrots – allowing them to simmer and gradually tenderize for 3-4 minutes.
- Integrate cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli alongside protein-packed chickpeas. Sprinkle with salt to enhance flavors. Maintain a gentle simmer for 5-8 minutes, ensuring vegetables reach a delicate fork-tender consistency.
- Remove curry from heat, performing a final flavor assessment. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and introduce hot sauce according to personal heat preference, creating a balanced and vibrant Jamaican-inspired dish.
Notes
- Pepper Power Be cautious with Scotch Bonnet pepper, as it’s extremely spicy. Start with a small amount and adjust based on heat tolerance.
- Vegetable Variety Swap root vegetables and greens based on seasonal availability or personal preference. Sweet potatoes or butternut squash work wonderfully as potato alternatives.
- Protein Boost For extra protein, consider adding tofu or tempeh alongside chickpeas. These plant-based proteins absorb curry flavors beautifully and enhance nutritional value.
- Meal Prep Magic This curry tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to develop. Store in airtight container and reheat gently to maintain vegetable texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg