Coconut chickpea curry
A cupboard curry made mostly from cans. It freezes better than almost anything else here.
Ingredients
None of the nine major allergens in the ingredients as listed. Packaged foods vary, so check the labels of what you buy.
How the cost and nutrition are worked out
| Ingredient | Weight | Cost | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chickpeas (15 oz), drained | 480 g | $2.18 | 787 | 42.7 g |
| coconut milk (13.5 oz) | 400 g | $1.99 | 788 | 8.0 g |
| diced tomatoes (15 oz) | 425 g | $1.29 | 102 | 4.7 g |
| large onion, diced | 150 g | $0.80 | 60 | 1.7 g |
| garlic, minced | 12 g | $0.24 | 18 | 0.8 g |
| fresh ginger, grated | 6 g | $0.05 | 5 | 0.1 g |
| curry powder | 14 g | $0.49 | 42 | 1.7 g |
| spinach | 120 g | $2.53 | 28 | 3.5 g |
| long-grain rice, dry | 370 g | $1.02 | 1,351 | 26.3 g |
| olive oil | 14 g | $0.23 | 119 | 0.0 g |
Method
Storing
Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking, in shallow sealed containers. Keeps 4 days in the fridge by US guidance; UK guidance is stricter and says eat cooked leftovers within 2 days. Freezes for up to 3 months for best quality; thaw in the fridge. Cool the rice quickly: spread it out and chill it within an hour. US guidance allows cooked rice 3 to 4 days in the fridge; UK guidance says eat it within 24 hours.
Reheating
Microwave 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway. Heat until steaming hot all the way through (165°F), and reheat only the portion you are eating.
Worth knowing
Freeze the curry without the rice if you can. Fresh rice takes 15 minutes.
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