Coconut Chickpea Curry

Coconut Chickpea Curry by Liza Koshy

Meals From Memory - Episode 4

Author: Liza Koshy | July 17, 2025 | Time to read: 3 min

This one-pot curry is a love letter to Liza’s multicultural heritage: a cozy, comforting dish that brings together German, Indian, and Texan influences with coconut at the heart of it all. Inspired by memories of coconut-themed birthday parties, family recipes, and the healing power of food, it’s a quick, nourishing dinner you’ll come back to again and again.

Behind the Scenes

making coconut chickpea curry with Liza and Shiza
making coconut chickpea curry with Liza and Shiza
making coconut chickpea curry with Liza and Shiza
making coconut chickpea curry with Liza and Shiza
making coconut chickpea curry with Liza and Shiza

Coconut Chickpea Curry


Recipe from Liza Koshy

Coconut Chickpea Curry

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

25 minutes

Servings

4

What You'll Need

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 medium red or yellow onion, diced

  • 14 oz (400g) fresh or canned diced tomatoes

  • Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  • 16 oz (454g) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1½ tablespoons garam masala

  • 1 teaspoon curry powder

  • ¼ teaspoon cumin

  • 13.5 oz (383g) canned coconut milk

  • 2 teaspoons coconut flour (optional, for thickening)

  • Juice of 1 small lime

  • Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a  deep pan  over medium-high heat, add the coconut oil.

Step 2

Add in the onions and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine. Lower heat to medium and cook for about 10 minutes, until tomatoes break down and onions soften.

Step 3

Add the chickpeas, garlic, garam masala, curry powder, and cumin. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Pour in the coconut milk and stir again. If using, add coconut flour to slightly thicken the curry. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat and squeeze lime juice over the top. Stir, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

 Liza Koshy

Liza Koshy

Liza Koshy  is an award-winning actress, producer, and digital creator known for her quick wit, vibrant personality, and boundary-pushing comedy. She rose to fame through viral videos on Vine and YouTube, earning millions of fans across platforms. Her career spans film, TV, and hosting—everything from MTV’s Total Request Live to the Met Gala red carpet. She also stars in and executive produces the hit series Liza on Demand. Most recently, she’s set to appear in the 2025 reboot of The Naked Gun.

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