Why This Works
This curry is stupid simple, uses pantry staples, and tastes better than takeout. It’s my go-to weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- Salt, pepper
- Rice or naan to serve
Instructions

- Sauté onion and garlic in a large pan until soft
- Add curry powder, cook for 1 minute (smells amazing)
- Add tomatoes, coconut milk, chickpeas
- Simmer 15 minutes
- Season with salt and pepper
- Serve over rice
Total time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Beginner
Cost: ~$8 for 4 servings
Tips
- Add spinach at the end for extra greens
- Double the batch and freeze leftovers
- Adjust curry powder to taste (I use 3 tbsp because I like it strong)
This is the kind of recipe that makes the 75% approach easy. Quick, cheap, delicious, and you won’t miss the meat.