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    Chickpea Mushroom Curry

    By My Pure Plants on 04/30/2021 - May contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure.

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    Can I just say that this is the easiest and tastiest Chickpea Curry or Chana Masala with Mushroom I have ever eaten? And bonus it being vegan and gluten-free. The spices, the coconut cream and all the veggies come together perfectly in this mild and creamy Indian dish. It is absolutely recommended for everyone especially for beginners who haven’t tried curries yet. They will fall in love with it I am sure. 

    Large saucepan from above with brown-yellow liquid chickpeas and mushroom slices sprinkled with chopped green leaves

    We don’t do much Indian recipes as the spices and the ingredients can be overwhelming, but this one is a yummy exception. If we think of curry, we think of this dish. If you are interested in other hearty comfort food recipes apart from Indian, check out our Vegan 3 Bean Chili with Millet recipe or our Eggplant Meatballs and Spaghetti recipe or our cozy Vegan Beef Stew with Jackfruit.

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    Table of Contents hide
    1. Is it curry or masala?
    2. Is our Chickpea Mushroom Curry authentic?
    3. How to make a simple Chickpea Curry with Mushrooms?
    4. FAQs and Substitutions
    5. More vegan comfort food recipes
    6. Easy Chickpea Mushroom Curry

    Is it curry or masala?

    It is actually both. I am pretty sure you don’t want a history lesson. However, in short, curry actually means sauce in which meat, tofu, legumes or veggies are cooked, while masala means dry mix of spices. 

    Making curry sauce varies from country to country, from region to region, even varies among different households depending on what is the masala aka spice mix they use and what liquid is the base of the sauce. I am pretty sure there are no two person cooking this dish the same. But that is the beauty of it!

    It is the perfect comfort food! You can mix and match the veggies/legumes you have at hand. You can tweak the spices to fit to your taste.

    What all recipes have in common is that they use a dry mix of spices (may they call it some kind of masala or curry powder) usually containing these 4 spices among others:

    • turmeric,
    • coriander seeds (ground),
    • cumin seeds (ground), and
    • ginger.

    Is our Chickpea Mushroom Curry authentic?

    Nope. But is it delicious? Hell, yes!

    We call it beginners curry as you get a mild and creamy curry taste that you will fall in love with. The spice and the sauce will give you an easy and simple base to make your own curry at home with whatever veggies you like.

    If you want to try a more authentic curry, check out these two recipes: Chana Masala or Kerala Kadala.

    How to make a simple Chickpea Curry with Mushrooms?

    This recipe is really just a simple, one-pot India curry sauce recipe with chickpeas and mushrooms you can quickly make for busy weekdays.

    Prepare vegetables

    Peel and chop onion and garlic.

    Gently wash any dirt off of the mushrooms by using a colander* or a sieve*. Dry them with a paper towel or clean kitchen cloth. We never peel mushrooms, but sometimes cut out the stem if they feel too dry or too hard. Mushrooms release water, so they will shrink. Try not to slice them too thin or they disappear in front of your eyes. Okay, not quite, but you get the gist… We try to slice them not thinner than ¼ inch (0.5 cm).

    Making curry sauce with mushroom and chickpeas

    Heat your stockpot, sauce pan or frying pan to medium heat and add olive oil. Add chopped onion (photo #1), stir, and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped garlic (photo #2), stir, and cook for a minute. Add sliced mushrooms, salt and black pepper (photo #3). Stir until combined. Cook for a couple of minutes, until the mushroom start to release some moisture. Add sweet paprika powder (photo #4) and stir again.

    4 photo collage with a saucepan from above showing how to make chickpea mushroom curry

    Now here comes the sauce. First add the tomato paste (photo #5) and stir again. Then, add veggie broth and the canned full-fat coconut milk (photo #6). Stir. You can see the beautiful creamy sauce now. Next, add the spices (garam masala or curry spice mix, turmeric, and bay leaves) (photo #7). Bring to boil and cook until mushrooms are soft. Finally, add the pre-cooked or canned chickpeas (photo #8).

    4 photo collage with a saucepan from above showing how to make chickpea mushroom curry

    FAQs and Substitutions

    What to serve with curry?

    I would say we eat it with Basmati rice or naan/flatbread. – I am meaning to write up my vegan gluten-free chickpea flour flatbread recipe, so stay tuned or subscribe to our newsletter to get notified! 🙂 

    What other veggies can I add it?

    You can also try this recipe with broccoli, cauliflower, leafy greens, potato or pumpkin instead. Endless possibilities and combinations.

    What can I substitute for full-fat coconut milk?

    Any dairy-free heavy cream would do. If you use dairy-free milk, please note that it will compromise the thickness and the creaminess. To get the same consistency, you will need to thicken it with flour or starch. Moreover, you will not get as creamy sauce as with the full-fat coconut milk.

    How long you can store it?

    You can easily store it in the fridge for 3-4 days without any problem. We recommend storing the sauce and the side dish separately may it be rice or anything else.

    Can you freeze it?

    Yes you can. It is absolutely freezer-friendly. We recommend freezing it per serving for easy access.

    Wooden bowl with rice and chickpeas and mushroom slices in a brown-yellow sauce topped with chopped green herbs

    This Chickpea Mushroom Curry recipe is meat-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. This recipe is WFPB-friendly if you cook the onions in water or in veggie broth. It will only be gluten-free if you make sure you use gluten-free or homemade spice mix.

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    You can browse through our Vegan and Gluten-free Mains or our Quick & Easy Vegan Meals collection or check out

    • Eggplant Meatballs with Spaghetti
    • Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese
    • One-pot Ratatouille
    • Vegan Jackfruit Beef Stew
    • Vegan Bean Chili with Millet

    Easy Chickpea Mushroom Curry

    Nandor Barta
    Can I just say this is the easiest and tastiest Chickpea Curry or Chana Masala with mushrooms I have ever eaten? The spices, the coconut cream, and all the veggies come together perfectly in this mild and creamy Indian dish.
    4.6 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course, Sauce
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 489kcal

    Equipment

    • Non-stick sauce pan (3-quart / 2.8 liter)
    • Non-stick saucepan with lid (10-inch / 26 cm)

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
    • 1 Onion (medium)
    • 2 cloves Garlic
    • 4 cup Mushroom
    • 3 cup Chickpea (canned)
    • 2 Tbsp Tomato paste
    • 1 + ½ cup Full-fat coconut cream (canned)
    • 1 cup Veggie broth
    • 1 tsp Sweet paprika powder
    • 1 Tbsp Garam masala or curry spice mix
    • 1 tsp Turmeric
    • 2 Bay leaves
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
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    Instructions
     

    Prepare vegetables

    • Peel and chop onion and garlic.
    • Gently wash any dirt off of the mushrooms by using a colander or a sieve. Dry them with a paper towel or clean kitchen cloth. We never peel mushrooms, but sometimes cut out the stem if they feel too dry or too hard. Mushrooms release water, so they will shrink. Try not to slice them too thin or they disappear in front of your eyes. Okay, not quite, but you get the gist… We try to slice them not thinner than ¼ inch (0.5 cm).

    Making curry sauce with mushroom and chickpeas

    • Heat your stockpot, sauce pan or frying pan to medium heat and add olive oil.
    • Add chopped onion, stir, and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Add chopped garlic, stir, and cook for a minute.
    • Add sliced mushrooms, salt and black pepper. Stir until combined. Cook for a couple of minutes, until the mushroom start to release some moisture.
    • Add sweet paprika powder and stir again.
    • Add the tomato paste and stir again.
    • Add veggie broth and the canned full-fat coconut milk. Stir.
    • Next, add the spices (garam masala or curry spice mix, turmeric, and bay leaves). Bring to boil and cook until mushrooms are soft.
    • Finally, add the pre-cooked or canned chickpeas.
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    Notes

    What to serve with curry? 

    I would say we eat it with Basmati rice or naan/flatbread.

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Chickpea Mushroom Curry
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving without side)
    Calories 489 Calories from Fat 342
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 38g58%
    Saturated Fat 29g181%
    Sodium 651mg28%
    Potassium 921mg26%
    Carbohydrates 32g11%
    Fiber 10g42%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 13g26%
    Vitamin A 512IU10%
    Vitamin C 9mg11%
    Calcium 68mg7%
    Iron 5mg28%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    UPDATED: This recipe was originally posted in Sep 2018, but was rewritten and republished with new photos and tips in Sep 2020. 

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    1. Lisa Buy

      June 29, 2022 at 11:12 pm

      Recipe calls for cups of chickpeas but doesn’t say how many cups you get out of a can. How many cans do you need to get a cup?

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      • My Pure Plants

        June 30, 2022 at 3:43 pm

        3 cups are approximate to a 15-oz large can.

        Reply
    2. G Menon

      August 29, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      Could you clarify some things with nutrition?
      1. What is 1 bowl curry in cups?
      2. What would the calorie count be without a side?

      Reply
      • My Pure Plants

        August 30, 2021 at 2:52 pm

        The recipe yields approx. 4 servings, which most likely around 1 cup. The other thing is a mistake. I always calculate nutrition without sides as people can add whatever they want. So the nutritional info is the total calories of the ingredients divided by 4. I correct the label. Thank you for asking.

        Reply
    3. century foods

      April 11, 2021 at 6:16 am

      5 stars
      Thank you very much for your wonderful recipe. It is really beneficial.

      Reply
    4. Meha

      February 28, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      The recipe uses coconut “milk” and “cream” interchangeably – can we use either of them?

      Reply
      • My Pure Plants

        March 01, 2021 at 9:03 am

        Hi Meha, I was referring to the canned coconut milk/cream (light or full-fat). You can use either one of them. Carton coconut milk is too thin and you will not have a creamy enough curry at the end.

        Reply
    5. Sue Williams

      September 21, 2020 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      Cooked this last night and had left-overs tonight with a few other veggies added. It was delicious, and easy. This recipe goes onto my favourites list. Thanks so much for the recipe.

      Reply
      • My Pure Plants

        September 21, 2020 at 11:28 am

        Hi Sue, we are so happy you tried and loved this recipe. Thanks so much for letting us know.

        Reply
    6. David

      November 24, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      My wife made this meal today and it became my new favourite. So nutritious! The best on a gloomy, cloudy day. 🙂

      Reply
      • My Pure Plants

        November 25, 2018 at 9:09 pm

        Great to hear! Glad you liked our recipe.

        Reply

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