Happy New Year! Let’s kick off 2025 with a dish that’s equal parts delicious, healthy, and effortless to prepare. Inspired entirely from pantry staples, this recipe is a perfect way to ease back into routine while treating yourself to warm, comforting flavors.
Ingredients that make this dish healthy and so delicious
The spices are the star ingredients that make this dish sing
- Garam Masala: a spice blend celebrated across Indian cuisine for its bold, warming flavors. Its ingredients—black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, and nutmeg—aren’t just delicious; they also come with incredible health benefits:
- Supports Digestion
- Packed with Antioxidants
- Heart-Healthy Properties
- Reduces Inflammation
- Enhances Nutrient Absorption
- Curry Powder: a mix of coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger powder, mustard seed, black pepper, cinnamon, and cardamom, curry powder is another pantry MVP. Not only does it add a burst of flavor, but it also:
- Balances Blood Sugar
- Supports Digestive Health
- Boosts Heart Health
- Turmeric and Fresh Ginger: Two superfoods shine in this dish. Together, they:
- Relieve Pain
- Enhance Immune Function
- Protect Against Illness and Infection
- Chickpeas, otherwise known as Garbanzo beans have a nutty taste and grainy texture. Chickpeas are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and high in fiber. This legume is high in plant protein and makes an excellent replacement for meat protein
- Coconut Milk is a common ingredient in Asian dishes adding a creamy, subtly sweet flavor and smooth texture, bringing out the flavor and aroma of the curry. Be sure to use unsweetened coconut milk, not coconut cream (that is very thick)
Substitutions
- You can easily use frozen spinach in place of fresh
- Substitute kale, Swiss chard or broccoli for the spinach, or use a mix of some or all!
Storing and Freezing
- Any leftovers are wonderful for lunch! Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator up to 3 days
- Make a double batch and freeze for another great meal on a busy day! Store in a freezer zip lock bag or freezer container or silicone freezing tray up to 3 months
