Description
A delicious, hearty stew made with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and fragrant spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into large bite-size chunks)
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
- 4 wedges lemon (or lime)
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 1 to 2 cups basmati rice (or naan bread)
- 4 tablespoons plain or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- MAKE FLAVOR BASE: Peel and cut 2 pounds sweet potatoes in large bite-size chunks. Heat 1½ tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven and sauté 1 onion (chopped) for 4 minutes. Add 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger (both grated), 2 teaspoons curry powder, 2 teaspoons coriander, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes for one more minute or until fragrant. Add 2 tablespoons of water if the pan dries.
- SIMMER UNTIL TENDER: Add 2 cups vegetable broth, diced sweet potatoes, 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk, 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes, and 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas with 1 teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper and simmer for 30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Turn the heat off and stir in 1 teaspoon garam masala. Cool down for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust for salt before serving with rice or naan, with a squeeze of lemon juice, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of yogurt.
Notes
- For a spicier stew, add more red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be served with various sides, including rice or naan bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: curried stew, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, vegan, healthy