10 Minute Peanut Butter Curry

overhead shot of peanut butter curry in large white casserole dish.

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A creamy chickpea curry with coconut milk, peanut butter, tomato and lime, made in one pot in 10 minutes.

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: English, Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Author: James Wythe

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tbsp oil
2 large garlic cloves finely chopped or crushed
1 onion finely diced
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp cayenne pepper
pinch chilli flakes
400g can of full fat coconut milk (light works too)
4 tbsp peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
2 tbsp tomato puree
2 400g tins of chickpeas drained
1 veg stock cube/pot check it is gluten free if needed
1 juice lime

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Firstly, finely dice the onion and garlic.
Heat a large pot with the oil and add the onion and garlic on a medium heat for a few minutes until they have softened.
Add the 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp ground coriander and a pinch of chilli flakes and mix.
Now add the coconut milk, 4 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp tomato puree, 2 tins of drained chickpeas, the veg stock cube or pot and the juice of 1 lime and stir.
Cook on a high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until it starts to thicken and is piping hot.

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Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.

Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.

To Store: Allow to cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.

To Freeze: Allow to cool, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge, then reheat in a pan, stirring, until steaming hot all the way through.

Tip 1: You can use either smooth or crunchy peanut butter (whichever you have or prefer).

Tip 2: If you prefer a spicy curry, double the cayenne pepper and chilli flakes.

Tip 3: If you have more time, allow this curry to simmer for a little longer to develop even more flavour.

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