Vegan Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry
photo by Mawthook
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 18
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 1⁄2 teaspoon peppercorn
- 8 cloves
- 4 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 inches fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 2 green chili peppers (or heat to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 (796 ml) can chopped tomatoes
- 1 (400 ml) can coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups chickpeas
- 4 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 1 lemon
directions
- Fry the cumin seeds for a minute in a dry medium-high frying pan and then grind them with the other whole spices in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.
- Fry onion, ginger, and chilli peppers in the oil until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the garlic and fry for a couple of minutes.
- Add the spices and stir for a minute or so. Add the tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk, add sweet potatoes and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- About 5 minutes before serving, add spinach if you are using it and cook until it just wilts but retains its bright green color.
- Add the juice from one lemon to taste, to lift the flavor.
- Serves well with brown and wild rice.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mawthook
Canada
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