Easy Chickpea Curry Recipe | Gimme Some Oven (2024)

FAQs

How do I thicken a curry? ›

Potato is delicious in curries and adds creaminess naturally. I also like to turn some dry coconut flakes to powder using a coffee grinder and add it in. It intensifies the coconut flavor and thickens at the same time.

It depends on the type of curry you are making. Curry becomes runny if it has more water content, so cook it for few more minutes to let the water evaporate and curry turns thick(this also turns flavors stronger). Also make sure not to overcook the curry. If it is more runny usually I add 1 tablespoon of besan flour.

You can store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. You can also freeze this recipe so you have a healthy meal for another time. If freezing, allow the Chickpea & Spinach Curry to fully defrost before re-heating on a low heat until piping hot!

Two tablespoons of flour (30 mL) mixed with two tablespoons (30 mL) of a cooking fat like butter can thicken curry. Remove a cup of curry (240 mL) and mix it with your flour and cooking fat mixture. Return the curry to the main pot and mix it in to thicken your curry.

To thicken a soup, stew, or sauce, leaving the lid uncovered is ideal. "It must be off, or semi-covered, if you are slowing down the reduction process," says Stephen Chavez, chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education.

Regular Milk: Regular milk, especially in the form of cream or yogurt, is often used in curries from regions like North India. It can add a creamy texture and mild flavor to the dish. Creamy curries like butter chicken or paneer tikka masala often use milk or cream to achieve their characteristic richness.

Clotted cream is amazing and it doesn't just have to be used on scones! By adding it to this curry it gives it that nice creamy flavour, but I do find it very subtle so its not over powering. Funny enough it makes it almost taste like a korma but has more of a tomato flavour than coconut.

Coconut Milk/ Cream

It can be used in any form – milk, cream or grated. This method is most suited for Thai, South Indian and other Asian curries. It not only makes your curry flavorful, but also makes the curry creamier. Typically in a can, the thick cream coagulates on the top of the can.

Adding a little water can restore the balance. Yes, it “dilutes the flavour” but that may be desirable. Secondly, keeping the water content of your curry up to a consistent level (not too much, not too little) throughout the cooking process does ensure gentle cooking.

What can I add to curry to make it less watery? ›

Ideal for Chinese sauces or Thai curries but can also be used for Indian curries. Add one tablespoon of cornflour to two or three tablespoons of cold water and stir. Pour the mixture into the sauce and allow to simmer until the sauce begins to thicken.

Just as flavour is important, so is presentation. When your curry is too watery, it may not look as appetising as you would like. The perfect curry has a rich, thick sauce that clings to the rice and vegetables it coats. Solution: Combine a teaspoon of corn flour with two tablespoons of water to form a paste.

Curry will not thicken if there is not enough heat after adding a roux to the pot. Factors which impede thickening include using too little roux, adding too much water, and using vegetables with a high water content.

Add a thickening agent

Some common options include cornstarch, flour, or arrowroot powder. Mix the agent with some water or broth before adding it to the slow cooker towards the end of the cooking time. This will help prevent clumping and ensure an evenly thickened sauce.

There are plenty of ways to thicken the sauce if you do it right. You can use mashed potatoes or flour. Corn flour can be used as well and you can use cream mixed with coconut milk. You can also use gram flour.

When you add baking powder into sauce, the active ingredients will react with the liquid and heat in the same way they would if they were added into a cake batter. The cornstarch in it will cause your sauce to thicken in the process, but too much sodium bicarbonate will also contribute a bitter taste.