Updated Post. For all those approaching Veganuary or having already become vegan or simply hope to add more plants to their diet, try out this tasty recipe!
I did Veganuary two years ago and felt healthy and relaxed thanks to it.
I’m not a vegan but I do eat a lot of vegan dishes, which I love sharing, here.
For those thinking of Veganuary, here are some facts for you:
A vegan diet reduces the risk for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, it improves mental well-being (I have been far less stressed since going vegan despite being busier than ever) and my skin is glowing. I’m telling you ladies – veganism is the new botox!
Now for my vegan curry…
Curries have a bad rep in the health department for the most part, but this homemade vegan curry is a winner on many accounts: low in fat and packed full of nutrients, vitamins, protein and fibre, this is good for the body, mind and environment too.
Enjoy it with a creamy and also vegan mango lassi
Vegan Chickpea Curry With Brown Rice And Mango Lassi
(serves 4)
Ingredients for the curry
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 onions, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 fresh red chilli, finely sliced
- 1 x 400g tin of organic coconut cream
- 1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp of Marigold Swiss Vegetable Organic Vegan Bouillon Powder
- 2 x 400g tins of chickpeas
- 300g of brown basmati rice
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- A handful of coconut flakes and a fresh chilli for the garnish
Method
Heat the coconut oil in a large pan until it liquefies. Add the onion, garlic and red chilli and cook until ingredients are softened and fragrant.
Add in the coconut cream, mustard seeds, cumin, coriander, turmeric, Bouillon Powder and chickpeas. Stir together and cook on a medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring regularly.
Cook your brown basmati rice according to the cooking instructions on the packet. When cooked (we like to serve it slightly al dente), drain any excess water and serve with the curry.
Dish the curry up and season.
Sprinkle coconut flakes on the curry and a sprig of coriander to garnish.
Mango Lassi Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangos
- 500g soy or coconut yoghurt
- 80g cubed ice
- 3 tsps of maple syrup (add more or less as per your taste, or skip all together)
- 1 tablespoon of rosewater (optional – alternatively you could use cardamom pods or saffron)
Add maple syrup, mango and rosewater to a blender or nutribullet. Blend until you have a smooth, thick mixture. Add the soy/coconut yoghurt, blend until mixed in.
Add the ice and blend one last time until mixture is smooth and pour into a glass to serve. Yum!
I was meant to be at Paris Fashion Week this week but work life got a bit too busy so I’ve had to miss it (weep). My other #Tastytuesdays linky is still live but if you fancy joining this fresh one, then please do!
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To be honest, I’m not a big fan of chickpea, but after looking at your recipes I might give it a try. I love the sound of mango lassi too. This sound like a real easy peasy to do. Thank you for hosting. x
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Ooh hope you like it lovely x
This looks so delicious! I’m pinning to make soon 🙂 Also, congratulations on participating on Veganuary! Do you think you’ll continue into February?
Thanks Elizabeth, I loved it but did miss cheese x
I love Chickpea with curry. They just make a good combination!
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Really good, the spices really work well with chickpeas x
Yummy! Chickpeas and mangos go well together. Can’t wait to make this.
Thanks hun x
Both of these look wonderful, but the Mango Lassi has me rushing out the door to shop for mangoes! Yummy!
Thanks so much, love all things mango x
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I absolutely adore chickpeas. We cook with them pretty much on a weekly basis.
So versatile and tasty aren’t they 🙂
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Love chick peas and I know my mom would love this recipe too! Thanks for sharing and hosting xx
So pleased, thank you x
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I’m not too keen on chick peas, but I love mango lassi. Thanks for hosting
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Glad you like lassi’s, I’m obsessed with this one x
Ooh, this looks delicious V, fancy coming round to cook supper? ? I’m making curry this week, so may add these dishes to the menu! Thanks for hosting lovely x
OOh yes to all of that, so wish we lived closer honey, hope you like this as much as we do xx
Oooh Vicki, this looks and sounds so good! I am not vegan or vegetarian but I have started to eat more meals without meat and really enjoying it. Thank you for hosting lovey xx
Aw so glad you like it, lovely to get more veggie dishes into the week xx
“Veganism is the new botox” – haha brilliant!! What a great slogan 🙂 Very interesting to hear how going vegan has affected your health so positively. Love the look of your curry and that lassi sounds divine. I’ve only ever had mango lassi in restaurants but your version sounds so easy (peasy)…I might have to give that a go! 🙂 Eb x
Hehe, do I get that on a t-shirt?! I am really loving it and seriously considering going veggie after. Think you will love this hun, so coconutty-creamy x
You so should!! I bet it would sell well 🙂 x
Hehe thanks xx
Oh this sounds absolutely delicious. I love chickpea anything. Yum. Thanks for hosting lovely.
Thank you Jenny, so glad you like it 🙂
I can’t stand chickpeas unless they are in hummus but it does look tasty. The mango lassi looks and sounds amazing definitely something I will have to try. We haven’t done veganuary but we have reduced our meat intake and just have it twice a week and we find it really has given us more energy! We don’t substitute meat with ‘fake’ meat either we just put veg in things instead of meat and it works so well! #TastyTuesday
Oh so pleased, I agree about just eating more vegs and not opting for substitutes, we love beans here too.
Yay thanks for this link up – my first day of linking up! Loving your vegan posts – i get stuck on the same thing so this link is a great way to keep it fresh and new 🙂 xxx
Yay, lovely to have you join Sophie, thanks and so glad you are enjoying the posts x
boo for missing your Paris trip but yay for tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned these to try later in the week, I gave up meat and milk last year so building up a pin board to try out and they look amazing.
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I know hun but realised I just couldn’t squeeze it in, next time! So glad you like this recipe x
Absolutely love the look of your chickpea curry. Vegan food can be super tasty but I could never be a vegan for a whole month. I know it’s healthier but my love of cheese is too real.
Ha, cheese is amazing but I’ve not missed it like I thought I would x
That mango lassi looks absolutely gorgeous – I really want one now..! Glad you’re feeling so well, sounds like it’s really working for you x
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Aw so glad you like it, I’ve loved this month, def think I’ll go veggie at the end x
Oh I am sorry that you are missing Paris, it must be something very exciting that is keeping you away.
Both of those dishes look delicious, I am going to try both. Thank you for hosting xx
Thanks lovely, it is an exciting time, all will be revealed soon, promise xx
So sorry you are missing Fashion Week, but sounds like you might have something else exciting going on? The Curry looks fabulous, can’t wait to try it! My kids love mango, so will really enjoy the fresh Lassi. Have a great week, Cheers!! 🙂
I do lovely, and will definitely try and make it next year and hoping to make LFW. So glad you like it, thanks for your kind words x
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Oh my goodness that Lassi. I need to try that. Sorry that you didn’t make it to fashion week but like you say there is always next year 🙂
Thanks chick, yep- glad you like the recipe x
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This meal looks so tasty especially when i’m stuck on a milk and jelly diet before my operation! I’m having some serious Food pangs right now lol! Angela Thanks for hosting!
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Aw good luck with the op lovely x
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The curry and the lassi sound gorgeous! I haven’t been brave enough to go vegan for January but I remember reading about how good you felt in summer and I would like to have a go sometime. I’m worried my family would protest too much but maybe they could manage a week.
Think you would love it Corina, I am seriously considering going veggie with a little dairy after this. So glad you like the curry, thank you x
Oh my God, that mango thingy-ma-jiggy looks delicious – me want NOW!! x
So glad you like it chick, think I might make more today, never lasts long here x
A delicious and healthy dish, perfect for Veganuary. Sorry to hear you have missed Paris Fashion Week, maybe next year.
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Thanks darling, just wasn’t feasible this week sadly, fingers crossed for next x