Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Creamy Coconut Beef & Chickpea Curry with Freshly Baked Garlic Naan. This delightful dish combines tender beef and wholesome chickpeas simmered in rich coconut milk, enveloping your taste buds in a symphony of aromatic spices. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this recipe is easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve over rice or alongside homemade naan. The garlic naan perfectly complements the curry, offering a delicious way to soak up every last drop of flavor. Enjoy this warming meal that’s not only satisfying but also packed with nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) 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
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Heat oil in a cast iron pot over medium heat. Brown cubed beef for 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in spices and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, beef broth, chickpeas, and tomato paste; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until beef is tender.
- For the naan, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, yogurt, and warm water into a soft dough; let rest for 15 minutes before rolling out.
- Cook naan on a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American/Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg