🌺 Newsletter Sign Up 🌺

Chickpea Curry

Benefit: High-fiber, grounding, reduces bloating, stabilizes blood sugar, supports PMS + cravings

Phase: Luteal

During your luteal phase, your body craves warmth, steadiness, and foods that help tame inflammation and balance blood sugar. This simple chickpea curry gives you exactly that — fiber from chickpeas, comforting spices, and healthy fats to keep you satisfied and steady. It’s cozy, nourishing, and perfect for easing those pre-period symptoms.

Serves: 2-3

Ingredients:

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
  • 1 beefsteak tomato or 2-3 roma tomatoes
  • 1 cup spinach or kale
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can coconut milk (full)
  • ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth (optional, for thinning)
  • ½ tsp salt, to taste
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • Serve with: ½–1 cup cooked rice or cauliflower rice (lower carb option)

Spices*:

  • 2 tbsp curry powder (regular or hot)
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp of cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp of Allspice
  • 1 tsp of ginger

*I tend to measure spices with the heart. The measurements listed above are more of a starting point. Feel free to go by smell & taste. It’s always better to start with less, and after adding in the coconut milk you can decided if you want to add more or not.

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion & garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add in tomatoes & spices
    NOTE: I skip adding salt until it’s time to plate to avoid adding too much salt…also I tend to add 1/2 of my spices here, then again after adding the coconut milk
  4. Add chickpeas and toss to coat in the spices.
  5. Pour in coconut milk
    If you would like to add additional spices, this is a great time to do so
  6. Bring to a gentle simmer for 10–12 minutes.
  7. Add spinach or kale and stir until wilted.
  8. Serve warm over rice & sprinkle with salt.

The free Cycle Syncing Nutrition Cheat Sheet gives you phase-by-phase food guidance in one beautiful download.

Learn What to Eat in Every Phase