Description
Coconut Beef & Chickpea Curry with Garlic Naan is a heartwarming dish that combines tender beef, hearty chickpeas, and rich coconut milk into a comforting meal. This slow-cooked curry is bursting with flavor thanks to aromatic spices and fresh ingredients. Paired with soft, buttery garlic naan, it’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Whether you’re entertaining guests or indulging in a quiet evening, this recipe promises to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (plus 2 for naan)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for naan)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add minced garlic (3 cloves) and ginger until fragrant.
- Brown the beef stew meat on all sides for enhanced flavor.
- Stir in curry powder and ground cumin; mix well.
- Add coconut milk, beef broth, chickpeas, and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes to an hour until beef is tender.
- For garlic naan, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and yogurt; knead until smooth. Roll out into flatbreads.
- Cook naans on a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve hot with fresh cilantro garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of curry (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute beef with chicken or turkey. Adjust spice levels by varying chili flakes according to preference. Let the naan dough rest before rolling for better texture.