Add both fiber and plant-based proteins to your diet with this Gluten Free Masala Curry recipe. While many curry recipes include chicken thighs or chicken breasts, we use chickpeas as the main source of protein in this gluten free dinner recipe idea.

Like most Indian dishes, we like to serve our Gluten Free Masala Curry recipe with either a gluten free naan or basmati rice on the side, or a fresh green salad using a variety of leafy greens and flavours.

Gluten Free Masala Curry Recipe

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Prep 15 minutes mins

Cook 30 minutes mins

Total 45 minutes mins

Everyone falls in love with this easy to make Gluten Free Masala Curry Recipe because it's rich, saucy, and packed with fragrant Indian spices. It's a healthy one-pot dinner idea that is great for meal prep too.

Servings 4 servings

Course Dinner

Ingredients

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• ▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ginger minced
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ▢ ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
• ▢ 2 cups vegetable broth or water
• ▢ 2 cans chickpeas 15 oz – drained and rinsed
• ▢ 2 medium potatoes peeled and chopped
• ▢ 2 cups mixed vegetables washed and chopped
• ▢ cracked black pepper to taste
• ▢ ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ▢ 1 can whole peeled tomatoes 15 oz – crushed by hand
• ▢ 1 can full-fat coconut milk
• ▢ 3 cups baby spinach

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Equipment

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  1 Dutch Oven

Instructions

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1. Heat a large Dutch Oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and once hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until golden.
3. Add the minced garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds.
4. Add the remaining spices and sauté for 30 more seconds, stirring often.
5. Add 1 cup of vegetable broth and stir to get any browned bits off the bottom. 
6. Add remaining vegetable broth, potatoes, mixed vegetables, chickpeas, salt, and black pepper.
7. Crush the whole tomatoes by hand and add them in.
8. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium-low heat for 30-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through and the curry has thickened. 
9. Stir in the coconut milk and baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes more, or until the spinach has wilted. 
10. Top with fresh cilantro (optional), and serve right away!

Recipe Notes

Fridge Storage: Let the leftovers cool to room temperature before transferring to an airtight container and refrigerate for 4-5 days.

Freezer Storage: Let the leftovers cool to room temperature before transferring to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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The boldest flavours in this recipe come from a spice called garam masala blend, which is a blend of Indian spices giving an amazing aromatic flavour to this garam masala curry recipe.

Can Garam Masala Blends Be Gluten Free?

Yes, Garam Masala can be gluten-free. Many popular gluten free brands offer certified gluten free garam masala blends. It’s also easy to make your own at home using a recipe that ensures all spices are gluten free. Common spices found in Garam Masala spice blends include coriander, black pepper, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

Garam, when translated means “warm” best describes the properties of the spice blend. It is an essential ingredient when making sauces for meat and poultry dishes, as well as a great companion to vegetables and lentils recipes like this gluten free curry recipe.