Thailand / Main dishes

Massaman chickpea curry

Name: Massaman chickpea curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 3 portions
Cuisine: Thailand
Ingredients: 400 g canned chickpeas, drained; 300 g potatoes, cubed; 1 onion, sliced; 2 tbsp massaman curry paste; 400 ml coconut milk; 150 ml water; 1 tbsp tamarind paste; 20 g roasted peanuts

Massaman chickpea curry in a practical home-cooking adaptation, with clear everyday steps.

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Yield3 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

3 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Cook onion with curry paste and 3 tablespoons coconut milk for 3 minutes.
Add potatoes, remaining coconut milk and water; simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Add chickpeas, tamarind and peanuts and simmer another 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Taste the sauce and serve hot with rice if desired.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation. Choose vegetarian curry paste if required.

Allergen notes

Coconut, peanuts; possible fish or shellfish. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/3 of the recipe)

Energy: 624 kcal
Protein: 19.4 g
Carbs: 63.0 g
Fat: 35.2 g
Fibre: 14.0 g
Total sugar: 9.6 g
Sodium: 604 mg

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