Let me tell you about one of my new favorite sandwiches, this Coronation Chickpea Sandwich Recipe! It’s got all the rich, curry-inspired flavors of the classic coronation chicken but there’s no chicken at all. It’s totally vegetarian, super satisfying, and full of fiber. The chickpeas are warm and spiced, and the creamy sauce has a little sweetness from mango chutney and raisins. It’s quick, easy, and honestly, I could eat this every day!
Method
Cook the Chickpeas
To start, take a small frying pan and heat it over medium heat with just a tiny drizzle of oil just enough to coat the pan. Once the oil is warm, add your drained and rinsed chickpeas along with the curry powder. Stir them around so that the chickpeas are well-coated in the spices. Let them cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until they become slightly golden and you can smell the rich, toasty aroma of the curry powder. Be careful not to burn the spices keep stirring gently so they don’t stick. Once they’re done, remove the pan from the heat and let the chickpeas cool down completely. This step is important because adding hot chickpeas to the yogurt-based sauce can make it watery.
Make the Sauce
While the chickpeas are cooling, it’s time to make the creamy, flavorful sauce. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons of thick yogurt, 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon of mango chutney. Then toss in a small handful of raisins for that signature sweet bite. Add garlic powder and a pinch of salt to season everything, and give it a good stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You can also sprinkle in a bit of chopped coriander at this stage if you like a fresh, herby taste.
Mix It All Together
Now that your chickpeas have cooled, pour them into the bowl with the sauce. Gently mix everything together until the chickpeas are fully coated. The sauce should stick nicely to the chickpeas without being too runny. This creamy, curry-spiced filling is what makes the sandwich so tasty, so be sure to combine it well.
Assemble the Sandwich
Take your two slices of bread brown bread works great here for extra fiber, but feel free to use your favorite kind. Spread the chickpea mixture evenly over one slice, making sure to cover the surface all the way to the edges for full flavor in every bite. Then, layer on your salad leaves I used watercress for a peppery crunch, but you can also try spinach, arugula, or any greens you have on hand. Once your greens are added, place the second slice of bread on top and gently press it down.
Time to Eat!
Now that your sandwich is built, you can enjoy it just as it is or cut it in half for easy eating. The filling is creamy and flavorful, the bread is hearty, and the greens add a fresh crunch. It’s ready to serve!
Necessary Tools
- Small frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Knife (for spreading and chopping if needed)
- Strainer (to drain chickpeas)
🥪 Coronation Chickpea Sandwich Recipe, A Tasty Veggie Twist!
Cuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy1
servings5
minutes5
minutes10
minutesIngredients
For the sandwich:
1/3 can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 tbsp curry powder
2 slices of brown bread (or any bread you like)
Salad leaves (I used watercress)
For the sauce:
2 tbsp thick yogurt
1 tsp mayo
1 tbsp mango chutney
A handful of raisins
Garlic powder and salt to taste
A sprinkle of fresh coriander (optional)
Directions
- Cook the Chickpeas: Heat a small pan with a tiny drizzle of oil. Add the chickpeas and curry powder. Toast them gently until they smell amazing. This takes about 2–3 minutes. Let them cool after cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, mayo, mango chutney, raisins, salt, and garlic powder. Stir it all up until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Mix It All Together: Add the cooled chickpeas to the sauce. Mix well until the chickpeas are fully coated and flavorful.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread the chickpea mixture onto one slice of bread. Add salad leaves on top, then close it up with the second slice.
- Time to Eat! Cut it in half if you’d like and dig in!
Notes
- Let the chickpeas cool completely before mixing with the yogurt sauce. If they’re too hot, the sauce can get runny.
- Don’t skip the mango chutney it adds the perfect sweet kick that brings everything together.
- Use thick yogurt so the filling doesn’t drip out of the sandwich.
Serving Suggestions
- Add some cucumber slices or shredded carrots for extra crunch.
- Serve it with a side of sweet potato chips or fresh fruit.
- Want it warm? Lightly toast the sandwich in a pan for a golden, crispy outside.
Fun Fact
The original coronation chicken was made in 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation! This version swaps the chicken for chickpeas but keeps all that sweet-and-spicy flavor.
Conclusion
This Coronation Chickpea Sandwich is one of those recipes that looks fancy but takes just 10 minutes to make. It’s creamy, crunchy, spicy, and just the right amount of sweet. It’s perfect for lunch, picnics, or a quick dinner. I hope you give it a try and if you do, let me know how it turned out! 😊💛
