🍛 Spinach Chickpea Curry

(Creamy Yogurt Greens Curry)

A protein-rich spinach and chickpea curry for comforting weeknight meals

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️ Medium
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 4
Calories (approx): 220 kcal

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🌿 Introduction

This spinach chickpea curry is what happens when comfort meets practicality.

Creamy greens, warm spices, and hearty chickpeas come together in a dish

that feels cozy yet modern — perfect for busy days when you still want something soulful.

“Some curries are meant to simmer slowly; others arrive just when you need them..”

Spinach Chickpea Curry

(Creamy Yogurt Greens Curry)

Photo by Stirred By Spice

📝 Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 3 cups spinach, blanched

  • 3 tbsp plain yogurt

  • 1½ cups cooked chickpeas (or canned, rinsed)

  • Salt, to taste

For the masala:

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 4–5 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 1 green chili, finely chopped

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder

  • ½ tsp red chili powder

  • ½ tsp garam masala

  • 1 tsp crushed kasuri methi

For Garnish:

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

🍽️ Instructions

  • Blend the Greens – Blanch spinach in boiling water, cool completely, then blend with yogurt into a smooth paste.

  • Build the Base – Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add crushed garlic, green chili, and onions. Sauté until onions turn soft and lightly golden.

  • Spice It Up – Add turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and crushed kasuri methi. Stir briefly until fragrant.

  • Add Spinach Base – Pour in the blended spinach–yogurt mixture. Bring to a gentle boil.

  • Add Chickpeas – Add chickpeas and salt. Cover and simmer for 7–10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

  • Finish – Garnish with fresh cilantro and remove from heat.

🍷 Optional Serving Notes

Serve with rotis, naan, or steamed rice

Add a squeeze of lemon for brightness

A dollop of yogurt on top makes it extra comforting

For the Curious Home Cook

Spices are more than heat or color — they’re the quiet backbone of everyday Indian cooking.


Used with care, they bring warmth, balance, and depth to even the simplest meals.

If you’ve ever wondered why certain spices are paired together, or how masalas shape flavor without overwhelming it,

I’ve gathered those foundations into a gentle, practical guide.

💬 Soulful Note

This curry feels like a bridge — between tradition and today, between comfort and nourishment.

It’s the kind of dish you make once and return to often, tweaking it gently as it becomes part of your rhythm.

📚 Cook’s Wisdom / FAQs

📚Cook's Wisdom:

  • Can I make it vegan? Yes — swap yogurt with cashew cream or coconut milk.

  • Too thick? Add warm water or vegetable stock to adjust consistency.

  • Extra protein? Toss in tofu cubes along with chickpeas.

📊 Nutrition (Per Serving — Approx.)

  • Calories 220

  • Protein 11g

  • Carbs 24g

  • Fat 8g

  • Fiber 6g

If You’d Like to Go Deeper..

Many of the dishes on this page are built on quiet spice knowledge —

the kind learned slowly, through observation, repetition, and care.

If you’d like a deeper understanding of Indian spices and everyday masalas —

how to choose them, use them, and build confidence over time —

you may enjoy the guide I’ve created alongside this kitchen.

🍃🌶🍃 The Bottom Line

This spinach chickpea curry proves that everyday meals can still feel special —

nourishing both body and spirit, one quiet dinner at a time.

🧡 Meet the Heart Behind the Spice

Maya Shetty – Stirred By Spice Author Photo

Hi, I’m Maya Shetty — cook, storyteller, and spice lover.

Through Stirred By Spice, I share recipes that warm both the kitchen and the heart — where simple ingredients and warm flavors turn everyday meals into moments of connection.

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