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
Coconut Chickpea Curry
Recipe from Liza Koshy

10 minutes
25 minutes
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.