Best 10 Curry Chickpea Handpies Recipes

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Curry chickpea handpies are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that make for a hearty and satisfying meal. With a crispy, flaky crust encasing a flavorful filling of chickpeas, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk, these handpies deliver a perfect balance of savory and satisfying flavors. Whether served as an appetizer, main course, or even as a portable lunch option, curry chickpea handpies offer a delightful culinary experience that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CURRY CHICKPEA HANDPIES



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These hearty vegetarian pies are filled with chickpeas, potatoes, and spinach cooked with coconut-milk and red curry paste. They can be refrigerated and baked the same day or made-ahead and frozen for up to a month-just brush with egg, bake, and enjoy!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 2h

Yield Makes 12 pies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, minced (1 3/4 cups)
1/3 cup Thai red curry paste (such as Maesri)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (1 3/4 cup)
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup coconut milk (from 15 ounce can)
5 ounces baby spinach, tough stems removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting
2 recipes Test Kitchen's Favorite Pate Brisee each formed into 1 square disc
1 large egg, beaten, for brushing

Steps:

  • In a large straight sided skillet heat oil on medium-high. Add onion, cook stirring, until translucent, 3 minutes. Stir in curry paste, chickpeas, potatoes, coconut milk, and 1/3 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are almost tender, about 8 minutes. Add spinach, stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Cool completely.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 piece of dough into an 18-inch square (about 1/8-inch thick). Cut out six 6-inch squares. Brush edges with egg. Place 1/3 cup filling on one side of a square. Fold dough over to enclose filling creating a triangle. Press edges to seal. Cut 3 small vents in top. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.To Freeze and Bake Later: Freeze in single layer on baking sheet, 2 hours. Transfer to freezer bags. Will keep, frozen, for up to 1 month. To serve, heat oven to 375 degrees. Brush hand-pies with egg. Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and bubbling, 45 minutes.To Bake and Serve: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Refrigerate pies on baking sheet for 30 minutes. Brush with egg then bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

EASY CHICKPEA CURRY (CHANNA MASALA) RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Chickpea Curry (Channa Masala) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: vegetable oil, large onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, garam masala, turmeric, salt, black pepper, fresh tomato, chickpeas, water, lemon, fresh cilantro

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
ginger, peeled and grated, 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) piece
1 jalapeño, or green chile, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh tomato, diced
15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 2 cans
½ cup water
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent and begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Continue to cook over medium heat until garlic is fragrant and jalapeño is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper then continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and water. Stir to incorporate, making sure to use the spoon the scrape off any brown bits that have appeared on the bottom or sides of the pot.
  • As the tomatoes break down, the mixture should take on the texture of a thick stew. Add more water if needed before bringing everything to a simmer and then cover with a lid.
  • Once covered, cook for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  • Remove lid, reduce heat to low and mix in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Cook over low heat 1-2 minutes until the cilantro has wilted and turned bright green.
  • Serve over basmati rice or with a side of naan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CHICKPEA CURRY



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We usually recommend preparing the beans at home, but using canned chickpeas allows for a fast, convenient dish.

Provided by AMINAH A. RAHMAN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, finely chopped
6 whole cloves
2 (2 inch) sticks cinnamon, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, and fry onions until tender.
  • Stir in garlic, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly. Mix in garbanzo beans and their liquid. Continue to cook and stir until all ingredients are well blended and heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro just before serving, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 288.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

ONE-POT CHICKPEA CURRY (UNDER 300 CALORIES) RECIPE BY TASTY



One-pot Chickpea Curry (Under 300 Calories) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: onion, garlic, coriander powder, cumin, turmeric, chili flakes, salt, ginger, tomatoes, lentils, coconut cream, broccoli, chickpeas, spinach, lemon, low-fat natural yogurt, fresh coriander

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch chili flakes
1 pinch salt
1 ginger, 1 1/2 inch (3 cm) piece, chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped
4 tablespoons lentils
4 tablespoons coconut cream
1 ⅓ cups broccoli, florets
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup spinach
½ lemon, juiced
low-fat natural yogurt, optional
1 handful fresh coriander, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and garlic in a little oil for 3 minutes.
  • Add all of the spices, the salt, the ginger and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, the lentils and coconut cream, cover and simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes until the lentils are tender.
  • Stir in the broccoli and cook for a further 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the chickpeas, spinach, and lemon juice and cook a further 3 minutes until the spinach is slightly wilted.
  • Serve with natural yogurt and some chopped coriander.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 20 grams

CHICKPEA AND CHICKEN CURRY



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This chickpea and tomato based curry has a variety of spices which you can modify based on your preferences, chicken is easily added to this dish, but can also be left out. Usually served with a scoop of thick natural yoghurt to counterbalance the heat.

Provided by Ilonav83

Time 30m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of chili powder
1 teaspoon of tumeric
0.5 teaspoon of ground ginger
0.5 teaspoon of ground cumin
1 teaspoon of fine table salt
200 grams of chickpeas
200 grams of chicken breast (optional)
One tin of chopped tomatoes
One tablespoon of vegetable oil
0% Greek yoghurt for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Add onion and garlic to hot oil and stir over a medium heat until soft.
  • Add chilli powder, salt, tumeric, ginger, and cumin. Stir over medium heat for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken, ensure the chicken is cooked and well coated in the spice mixture.
  • Add chickpeas and undrained tomatoes and let simmer over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes. (If tomato juices evaporate too quickly, add a little water)
  • Once done, divide the mixture into deep dishes or bowls and add a scoop of yoghurt if desired.

CHICKPEA CURRY WITH A TOUCH OF FENNEL



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Like most chickpea recipes, this tastes better the second day. The touch of fennel makes all the difference in this curry. This recipe may have come from the cookbook "A Taste of Madras."

Provided by Andtototoo

Categories     Indian

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup butter
1 diced onion
2 bay leaves
1 cardamom pod
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 diced tomato
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt, as needed
2 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a frying pan put the butter, diced onion, by leaves, cardamom (remove seeds from the pod and powder them), cinnamon, garlic, ginger, cloves, fennel seeds and the diced tomato.
  • Fry over medium heat until the onion is golden. Use a large spoon to mash up the tomato as it cooks.
  • Add the cayenne, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and fresh cilantro. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the chickpeas and their liquid. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and a thick sauce has formed.
  • Turn off the heat and sprinkle with the lemon juice.
  • Serve with rice or Indian bread.
  • Notes: Instead of butter you can add ghee (clarified butter). Reduce the cayenne if you don't want it to be spicy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.7, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 782.8, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 3.7, Protein 12.3

ROASTED CURRY CHICKPEAS



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We coated chickpeas with simple seasonings to make a low-fat snacking sensation. This chickpea recipe rivals calorie-laden varieties sold in stores. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain chickpeas; place on paper towels and pat dry. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with seasonings. Toss to coat. Bake at 450° until crispy and golden brown, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRISPY CURRY-ROASTED CHICKPEAS



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These spicy and crunchy chickpeas make a crowd-pleasing snack to serve with cocktails.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss chickpeas with oil, curry powder, and salt on a rimmed baking sheet until coated. Spread in an even layer and bake until crisp and golden brown, 35-40 minutes.

CHICKPEA CURRY IN A HURRY



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This delicious curry is from the Nutritarian recipes section of drfuhrman.com. It's quick and easy since it uses canned or dried ingredients so there is no chopping. I like to use a bag of frozen cut spinach for this recipe when available. The cut spinach is not as fine as chopped spinach.

Provided by Anne Sainz

Categories     Curries

Time 19m

Yield 7 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium chickpeas, drained
1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons curry powder
2/3 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
20 ounces frozen chopped spinach

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, add all ingredients except spinach.
  • Bring to boil over high heat, cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add frozen spinach, cover, and continue cooking until the spinach is cooked, about 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.2, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 8.9, Sodium 139.9, Carbohydrate 81.1, Fiber 26.4, Sugar 18, Protein 28

CHICKPEA CURRY WITH CARROTS



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Authentic Indian chickpea curry with carrots and spices. Optional vegetables include chopped sweet peppers, zucchini, or snap peas, which can be added 10 minutes before the end of cooking time. Serve with naan bread or basmati rice.

Provided by Tony

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon cardamom seeds
1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter), or as needed
2 teaspoons onion, chopped
1 teaspoon sliced ginger
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
2 small carrots, sliced
1 chile pepper, chopped
½ cup whole-milk yogurt, at room temperature
½ cup vegetable broth, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Crush mustard seeds and cardamom seeds using a mortar and pestle. Heat ghee in a skillet over medium heat; add crushed spices, onion, ginger, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, cinnamon, and cloves. Fry until mixture is light brown in color, 3 to 5 minutes. Add drained sun-dried tomatoes, chickpeas, carrots, and chile pepper; cook until softened as desired, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in yogurt. Add broth to thin curry if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Carbohydrate 77.9 g, Cholesterol 13.5 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 16.5 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1790.2 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, use a combination of butter and vegetable shortening.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make the filling ahead of time, cook the chickpeas and vegetables and let them cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To assemble the hand pies, place a scoop of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Fold the edges up and over the filling, pressing to seal. Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake the hand pies in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Conclusion:

These curry chickpea hand pies are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. They're perfect for packing in lunches or taking on picnics. The crispy crust and flavorful filling will surely be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these curry chickpea hand pies a try!

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