Vegan Mango Coconut Chickpea Curry (Print Version)

Creamy mango and coconut curry with chickpeas, flavored with spices and served atop fluffy basmati rice.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Curry

04 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
09 - 1 1/2 cups ripe mango, diced
10 - 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
11 - 1 can full-fat coconut milk (13.5 ounces)
12 - 2 tablespoons curry powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
17 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar, optional
18 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
03 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
04 - Stir in diced mango, drained chickpeas, coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
05 - Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld together.
06 - Stir in lime juice and maple syrup if using. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Serve curry over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Fast and Easy: Goes from pantry to table in just 20 minutes.
  • Plant-Powered: Fully vegan and packed with protein from chickpeas.
  • Allergen-Friendly: Naturally gluten-free and free from the top 8 allergens.
  • Unique Flavor: A delightful fusion of sweet mango and savory Indian-inspired spices.
02 -
  • Rice Texture: Don't skip the 5-minute resting period for the rice; it allows the moisture to redistribute for the perfect fluffiness.
  • Mango Choice: Use a ripe but firm mango so it holds its shape during the simmering process.
  • Prep Ahead: Dice your vegetables and mango in advance to make the 20-minute cooking time even more seamless.
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