Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry

A low-cost, easy vegetarian curry using store cupboard staples, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas served with fluffy rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 551 kcals 2204 kcals
Carbohydrates 97 grams 388 grams
Fat 8 grams 32 grams
Protein 15.5 grams 62 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals
200
g
LegumesPulses
600
g
Chickpeas
tinned, undrained weight
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
2
cloves
Garlic
crushed
0.5
tsp
Chilli Flakes
to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely sliced
50
g
Ginger
peeled and grated root ginger
400
g
Tomatoes
tinned
750
g
Sweet Potato
peeled and cut into cubes

Steps

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Fry cumin seeds for one minute until aromatic.
  • Add sliced onion and salt, cooking for six minutes until soft.
  • Stir in garlic, chilli flakes, and ginger and fry for three minutes.
  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
  • Add chickpeas, tomatoes, sweet potato, and 500ml of water to the pan.
  • Simmer covered for 40 minutes until potatoes are soft and sauce thickens.
  • Cook the rice according to packet instructions while the curry simmers.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately with the rice.