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Chickpea Sweet Potato Curry

Emma Essence
Flavorful vegan curry with soft chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and plenty of fresh herbs and spices.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large white onion
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder mild or hot
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • 3 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 2 14 ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into small pieces
  • 2 cans chickpeas drained
  • 1 can coconut milk full fat
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes to soften.
  • Add garlic and ginger, cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add all the spices, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Add the diced tomatoes and tomato puree. Stir to combine and cook for about 1 minute more.
  • Then add the sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 25 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach and fresh herbs. Cook for about 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaves.
  • Serve over rice or with naan. Top with fresh herbs and red onion.
Keyword Chickpea, Curry, sweet potato