Name: Microwave garam masala vegetable curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 tbsp coconut oil; ½ onion finely chopped; 1 tsp ginger paste; 1 tsp garlic paste; 1 tbsp tomato purée; ½ tsp turmeric paste or 1 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tsp garam masala; ½ tsp cumin; ½ tsp ground coriander; 400g can chopped tomatoes; 50g baby spinach leaves, washed; 400g can chickpeas drained; 100ml coconut milk; 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander plus 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves to garnish; 1 tsp lime juice; basmati rice or naan, to serve

Microwave garam masala vegetable curry

Make this vibrant veggie curry in less than 20 minutes with the help of a microwave. Serve with basmati rice or naan on the side

20 min total 10 min prep 10 min cook 2 374 cal

Instructions

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1 Put the coconut oil in a microwavable dish or bowl and cook for 30 seconds or until melted. Add the chopped onion, stir well and cook for another 1 min.
2 Add the ginger, garlic, tomato purée, turmeric, spices and a good pinch of salt to the cooked onions. Stir well and cook for 1 min to warm up the spices – you will be able to smell them when you open the microwave.
3 Add the tomatoes, spinach leaves, chickpeas, coconut milk and chopped coriander, and stir well. Cook for 2 mins, then stir again, followed by another 2 mins. The curry should be bubbling slightly. If not, give it another minute.
4 Add the lime juice and serve immediately, with basmati rice or naan bread on the side and a sprinkling of coriander leaves.