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Creamy Chickpea Korma

Creamy Chickpea Korma

with Basmati Rice, Peas and Sesame Seeds

Lily Stevens
Lily StevensUpdated on March 11, 2025

A comforting and mildly spiced Indian favourite, korma sauce pairs well with any kind of veg or protein. Here, this veg-filled version heroes chickpeas and will be on your table in less than 25 minutes.

Tags:
Veggie
Allergens:
Mustard
Milk
Sesame

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total20 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

150 grams

Basmati Rice

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 sachet(s)

Curry Powder Mix

50 grams

Korma Curry Paste

(Contains: Mustard)

1 carton(s)

Chickpeas

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

40 grams

Mango Chutney

120 grams

Peas

40 grams

Baby Spinach

5 grams

Roasted White Sesame Seeds

(Contains: Sesame May contain traces of: Nuts, Peanut)

Not included in your delivery

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Curry

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3407 kJ
Energy (kcal)814 kcal
Fat35.4 g
of which saturates16.6 g
Carbohydrate104.9 g
of which sugars20.8 g
Dietary Fibre13.5 g
Protein21.4 g
Salt3.4 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Sieve
Kettle
Large Saucepan
Grater
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

Get Started
1

a) Boil a half-full kettle.

b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 0.25 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins. 

c) Drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

Fry the Spices
2

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

c) Add the garlic, curry powder mix and korma curry paste to the pan and fry until fragrant, 1 min.

Bring on the Chickpeas
3

a) Meanwhile, drain and rinse the chickpeas in a sieve.

Build the Flavour
4

a) Stir the chickpeas, creme fraiche, veg stock paste and the water for the curry (see pantry for amount) into the pan.

b) Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, 5-6 mins.

Add the Veg and Chutney
5

a) When the curry has thickened, stir in the mango chutney and peas.

b) Add the spinach a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

c) Season with salt and pepper.

Serve
6

a) Share the rice between your serving bowls.

b) Spoon over the chickpea korma.

c) Sprinkle over the sesame seeds to finish.

Enjoy!

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