In a 5-6 qt. Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat add olive oil, jalapeño, and diced onion. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
Add crushed garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1 minute.
In a small bowl whisk together curry powder, coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, pepper and sugar. Add spices to the pan and stir until well combined.
Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and coconut milk. Stir until combined. Cook curry over medium heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a Medium-Low heat where contents are simmering. Cover pot or pan with a lid and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Chickpeas should be fork tender.
Serve chickpea curry over cooked basmati rice or sautéed cauliflower rice with a sprinkle of cilantro. Enjoy!
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Notes
If made with lite coconut milk the chickpea curry will not be quite as thick.
Nutritional information is calculated with lite coconut milk and no rice.