Description
A simple, flavorful vegetarian curry featuring sweet potatoes and chickpeas in a coconut milk base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the cubed sweet potato, rinsed chickpeas, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the lid and simmer for another 5 minutes if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or with naan bread, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use only the thick cream from the top of the coconut milk can initially, adding the remaining liquid later.
- You can substitute butternut squash for sweet potato.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper amount based on your preferred level of heat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without rice)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: sweet potato, chickpea, curry, vegan, coconut milk, vegetarian, easy dinner