Coconut Beef & Chickpea Curry with Garlic Naan
Coconut Beef & Chickpea Curry with Garlic Naan is a comforting dish that brings together tender beef, hearty chickpeas, and a creamy coconut sauce infused with aromatic spices. This recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, offering rich flavors that impress every palate. The accompanying homemade garlic naan adds a delightful touch, allowing you to scoop up every bit of the flavorful curry. With simple preparation steps, this dish is accessible for cooks of all skill levels, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight meals and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering, Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup plain yogurt, room temperature
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, grating the ginger, and cutting the beef into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped onion; cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for another minute.
- Add curry powder, ground cumin, and optional chili flakes; toast spices for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in chickpeas, coconut milk, beef broth, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Combine well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer; cover and cook on low heat for about 30-40 minutes until beef is tender.
- For garlic naan: Mix flour, salt, baking powder in a bowl; add yogurt gradually to form dough. Knead until smooth and roll into flatbreads.
- Cook naan in a skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with minced garlic.
- Serve hot curry garnished with cilantro alongside warm garlic naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup curry with 1 piece of naan (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg