Description
Creamy Coconut Beef & Chickpea Curry with Freshly Baked Garlic Naan is a scrumptious dish that combines tender beef and hearty chickpeas in a luscious coconut sauce, perfect for any family meal or casual gathering. This one-pot wonder not only simplifies cleanup but also delivers rich and satisfying flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Accompanied by freshly baked garlic naan, this recipe offers an irresistible opportunity for dipping while adding a delightful touch of warmth to your dinner table. Enjoy this comforting meal any day of the week!
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for naan)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (for naan)
- 1/4 cup warm water (for naan)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (for naan)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (for naan)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until translucent.
- Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, add chickpeas and beef broth; stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 30 minutes until beef is tender.
- For the naan, mix flour, yogurt, warm water, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl until smooth. Roll into flat circles.
- Cook naan on a skillet over medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking, baking
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup curry (245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg