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Creamy Vegetarian Chickpea Stew

with brown basmati rice

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4.7

  • Hands on25 - 40 minutes
  • Overall40 - 60 minutes
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This creamy and delicious tomato & chickpea stew is made with kale, fresh ginger and lush coconut cream. It is served with perfectly fluffy brown basmati rice, to make sure every last drop of this divine stew finds its way to your fork!

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  1. RICE, RICE BABY!

    Place the rice in a pot with 300ml [500ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover.

  2. CHICK(PEA) OUT THIS STEW!

    Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Onion and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the tomato paste, the Ginger and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, 4-6 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the tomato passata, coconut cream, Chickpeas, 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until thickening and slightly reduced, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the final minute, add the spinach and cook until wilted. Season and add a sweetener (to taste).

  3. LET’S EAT!

    Make a bed of rice and generously cover with the creamy chickpea stew. Well done, Chef!

  • Brown Basmati Rice - 100ml

  • Onion - 1

  • Tomato Paste - 10ml

  • Fresh Ginger - 10g

  • NOMU Indian Rub - 10ml

  • Tomato Passata - 100ml

  • Chickpeas - 120g

  • Coconut Cream - 100ml

  • Spinach - 20g

  1. RICE, RICE BABY!

    Place the rice in a pot with 300ml [500ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover.

  2. CHICK(PEA) OUT THIS STEW!

    Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Onion and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the tomato paste, the Ginger and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, 4-6 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the tomato passata, coconut cream, Chickpeas, 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until thickening and slightly reduced, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the final minute, add the spinach and cook until wilted. Season and add a sweetener (to taste).

  3. LET’S EAT!

    Make a bed of rice and generously cover with the creamy chickpea stew. Well done, Chef!

  • Brown Basmati Rice - 200ml

  • Onion - 1

  • Tomato Paste - 20ml

  • Fresh Ginger - 20g

  • NOMU Indian Rub - 20ml

  • Tomato Passata - 200ml

  • Chickpeas - 240g

  • Coconut Cream - 200ml

  • Spinach - 40g

  1. RICE, RICE BABY!

    Place the rice in a pot with 700ml [900ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover.

  2. CHICK(PEA) OUT THIS STEW!

    Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Onion and fry until soft, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the tomato paste, the Ginger and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, 6-8 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the tomato passata, coconut cream, Chickpeas, 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until thickening and slightly reduced, 12-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the 1-2 minutes, add the spinach and cook until wilted. Season and add a sweetener (to taste).

  3. LET’S EAT!

    Make a bed of rice and generously cover with the creamy chickpea stew. Well done, Chef!

  • Brown Basmati Rice - 300ml

  • Onions - 2

  • Tomato Paste - 30ml

  • Fresh Ginger - 30g

  • NOMU Indian Rub - 30ml

  • Tomato Passata - 300ml

  • Chickpeas - 360g

  • Coconut Cream - 300ml

  • Spinach - 60g

  1. RICE, RICE BABY!

    Place the rice in a pot with 700ml [900ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover.

  2. CHICK(PEA) OUT THIS STEW!

    Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Onion and fry until soft, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the tomato paste, the Ginger and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, 6-8 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the tomato passata, coconut cream, Chickpeas, 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until thickening and slightly reduced, 12-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the 1-2 minutes, add the spinach and cook until wilted. Season and add a sweetener (to taste).

  3. LET’S EAT!

    Make a bed of rice and generously cover with the creamy chickpea stew. Well done, Chef!

  • Brown Basmati Rice - 400ml

  • Onions - 2

  • Tomato Paste - 40ml

  • Fresh Ginger - 40g

  • NOMU Indian Rub - 40ml

  • Tomato Passata - 400ml

  • Chickpeas - 480g

  • Coconut Cream - 400ml

  • Spinach - 80g

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R153.35

for 4 servings · R38.34 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • NOMU Indian Rub
  • Tomato Passata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Creamy Vegetarian Chickpea Stew?

The preparation time for Creamy Vegetarian Chickpea Stew with brown basmati rice is between 25 and 40 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Creamy Vegetarian Chickpea Stew with brown basmati rice?

The total time required to make Creamy Vegetarian Chickpea Stew with brown basmati rice is between 40 and 60 minutes.

How many servings does Creamy Vegetarian Chickpea Stew provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Creamy Vegetarian Chickpea Stew?

Brown Basmati Rice, Chickpeas, Coconut Cream, Ginger, NOMU Indian Rub, Onion, Spinach, Tomato Passata, Tomato Paste

What is the nutritional information of Creamy Vegetarian Chickpea Stew?

Calories: 903, Carbs: 129 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 26.6 grams, Sugar: 18.5 grams, Salt: 436 grams

How do I prepare Creamy Vegetarian Chickpea Stew?

LET’S EAT!: Make a bed of rice and generously cover with the creamy chickpea stew. Well done, Chef! RICE, RICE BABY!: Place the rice in a pot with 300ml [500ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover. CHICK(PEA) OUT THIS STEW!: Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the onion and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the tomato paste, the ginger and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, 4-6 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the tomato passata, coconut cream, chickpeas, 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until thickening and slightly reduced, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the final minute, add the spinach and cook until wilted. Season and add a sweetener (to taste).

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Creamy Vegetarian Chickpea Stew?

Brown Basmati Rice, Chickpeas, Coconut Cream, Ginger, NOMU Indian Rub, Onion, Spinach, Tomato Passata, Tomato Paste

How many calories does Creamy Vegetarian Chickpea Stew have?

903 calories

How much fat content does Creamy Vegetarian Chickpea Stew have?

grams