This easy Slow Cooker Fragrant Chickpea Curry with Lemon & Coriander Rice is a warm, comforting, and nutritious meal. Packed with creamy coconut cream, zesty lemon, and aromatic spices, it’s perfect for a quick dinner. You can easily swap ingredients to suit your taste and create a deliciously simple dish!

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Recipe Ingredients

• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 large tomatoes, chopped
• 500ml (2 cups) vegetable stock
• 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 x 400g (2 x 14 oz) tins of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 x 400g (1 x 14 oz) tin of chopped tomatoes
• 100ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) coconut cream
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1–2 dried red chillies
• 1 star anise
• 2 tbsp mango chutney
• 200–300g (1 1/3 to 2 cups) basmati rice or 1 x 250g (1 x 8.8 oz) packet of microwaveable rice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• A handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped, plus extra to serve
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Slow Cooker Fragrant Chickpea Curry With Lemon & Coriander Rice

1. Prepare the Curry: Place the chopped onions and tomatoes into your slow cooker. Pour in the vegetable stock, and add the crushed garlic, chickpeas, tinned tomatoes, coconut cream, spices, dried chillies, star anise, and mango chutney. Stir well to combine, then cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Cook the Rice: Towards the end of the cooking time, cook the rice according to the packet instructions. Once cooked, mix with the lemon zest and chopped coriander.
3. Serve: Just before serving, remove the dried chillies and the star anise from the curry. Season well with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the fragrant chickpea curry with the lemon and coriander rice, garnished with extra fresh coriander leaves.

Recipe Tips

• Adjust Spice Levels: If you prefer a milder curry, use just 1 dried red chilli or remove the seeds before adding them to the slow cooker.
• Use Full-Fat Coconut Cream: For a creamier and richer curry, opt for full-fat coconut cream instead of light versions.
• Stir Occasionally: If your slow cooker allows, give the curry a stir once or twice during cooking to ensure even flavor distribution.
• Add Fresh Herbs at the End: To keep the coriander fresh and vibrant, add it to the rice just before serving.
• Season Well: Don’t forget to taste and adjust the seasoning before serving; a pinch of salt can bring out all the flavors.  

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