Curry Chicpeas with Basmati Rice

Curry Chicpeas with Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• One 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
• Naan bread, for serving
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish.

Directions

Cook basmati rice according to the package instructions. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium to low heat. Add the onions, then season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are dark brown and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Stir in the curry powder and garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the vegetable stock and stir to scrape up all the brown bits in the pan. Add the chickpeas, coconut milk, honey and a squirt of sriracha. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.Warm the naan in the microwave. Serve the curry over the rice with the warmed naan. Garnish with the cilantro.