Step 1

Heat a large pan or wok to medium heat and add 1 teaspoon oil.

Step 2

Add your peppers and onion. Cook them down about 5 minutes, until the peppers and onions have softened.

Step 3

Next, add in the garlic, ginger and the green onions. Cook another minute, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant.

Step 4

Add in the curry powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Give it a stir.

Step 5

Stir in the curry paste and cook it for a minute.

Step 6

Add your coconut milk and stir. Bring to a quick boil and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes or more to let the flavors develop. The curry sauce will thicken up a bit.

Step 7

Stir in the chickpeas and warm them through for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Serve the easy chickpea curry over prepared white rice if desired, then squeeze a bit of fresh lime juice over the top.

Step 9

Top with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley, lime wedges, spicy chili flakes.