Since moving into my new house [I know I know, I still need to get the after photos live] I’ve been doing so much cooking. And really starting to enjoy it again. To begin with it felt like a bit of a chore, but now I’ve got into more of a routine, and my cupboards are usually fully stocked, I’m really loving it. I’m sure I have a similar recipe on my blog, but this Chickpea and Sweet Potato Curry is one of my favourites. I posted this photo of it on Twitter and a couple of you asked for the recipe. So without further ado, here’s an easy, made from scratch, Chickpea and Sweet Potato Curry. Of course you’re welcome to use the pre-made sauce jars to make it even easier.
Ingredients:
Serves 4
1 large red onion [finely chopped]
2 cloves of garlic
1 tin chopped tomatoes
1 green chilli [finely chopped]
1/2 red chilli [finely chopped]
1/2 pint of water
1 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp cumin
A pinch of cinamon
1 yellow pepper [diced]
2 large sweet potatoes [diced]
1/2 can of chickpeas [drained]
A handful of chopped herbs
Rice/quinoa/grains to serve
Chilli powder to taste
Method:
Preparation: 10 minutes | Cooking: 30 minutes
1. Place diced sweet potatoes in a pan of cold water and bring it to the boil. Then leave to simmer and soften for around 10-15 minutes, whilst you’re preparing the sauce/other vegetables.
2. Whilst your sweet potatoes are cooking. Heat 2tbsp olive oil in a large pan. Then add your onions and peppers. Cook on a low heat for around 10 minutes until they start to soften.
3. Add your tinned tomatoes, garlic, chickpeas, chillies, and all other spices/herbs to your pan. You can be experimental with this bit. I don’t think I ever use the exact spices in any of my curries. Flavour to taste, adding chilli powder if you feel it needs an extra kick. It’ll all depend on the strength of the chillies (and how hot you like it). Drain the sweet potatoes and add them to the mixture.
4. Before you move onto the next step. Remember to start cooking your rice/grains so they’re ready at the same time as your curry. On this occasion I used long grain rice but I also accompany my curries/chillies with Tricolour Quinoa.
5. Cook on a low heat for around 15/20 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Adding the boiling water if required if you feel the sauce is thickening a little too much. I usually end up adding around 1/2 a pint of water in the cooking process. It makes the curry go further too.
Enjoy…
Cinnamon is one of my secret ingredients when it comes to hot curries/chilli etc. I find just adding a little [half a teaspoon] gives it that perfect initial sweetness. Ready for the spice from the chilli powder to kick in afterwards. Although I’ve marketed this curry as vegetarian as part of my vegetarian meal ideas series, it is also suitable for vegans. I sometimes add spinach to this curry which is a nice addition.
Have you made anything like this Chickpea and Sweet Potato Curry before? Will you be giving this a go?
Until next time,
Zulema Nall says
She never had a curry dish before I will definitely give it a try
Hayley Warren says
This sounds so nice! I love a good curry.
Ami says
I do too. It’s one of my favourite things to make. And always so quick and easy.
Ami xxx
Rachel says
This looks delicious, I love subsituting meat for chickpeas on days when I don’t feel like a heavy meal.
Ami says
Chickpeas are one of my favourite things to cook with. I like roasting them with spices to have throughout the day as a snack too.
Ami xxx
Jazmin Williams says
As a lifelong vegetarian, I love seeing veggie recipes! I love to make this – it’s one of my mother’ faves 🙂
Ami says
Let me know what you think if you do give it a go. It’s so simple to make and you can make it as hot as you like.
Ami xxx
Gareth Torrance says
I wonder if this is the curry recipe that might finally get my OH to enjoy curry… haha.
Ami says
It could just be! I’d love to hear if it works (how can you not like curry?!)
Ami xxx
Rhian Westbury says
cooking is always so much nicer when you’re in your own place, it feels so much more homely. The curry sounds lovely x
Kara says
I am trying to cut down on meat so this is a great recipe
Healthy & Psyched says
Sounds delicious. I love sweet potato curry. I never add fresh chilli to mine, but it is something I should try 🙂
kirsty says
I’ve really got into sweet potato lately but never tried it in a curry, will need to give this a go as I do love a curry! x
Ami says
Sweet potato is one of my favourite vegetables, it’s so versatile. I use it in so many of my dishes.
Ami xxx
Connor Silver says
I really love these types of posts as I love all types of food! Not a vegetarian myself, but it’s definitely something I would try!
Ami says
Thank you! Do let me know what you think if you give this recipe a go. It’s so simple to make!
Ami xxx
Kara says
That looks delicious, I love sweet potato and am always on the look out for new ways to cook it
Leah Lander-Shafik says
You had me at Sweet Potato (and chick pea for that matter). these sort of recipes make me think I could be a vegetarian. x
Kira says
This sounds really lovely! Always love things that are great to mix with rice 😀
Helen says
I’ve never made anything like this before. It sounds delicious though, I love sweet potatoes so always like finding new things to try with them.
Ami says
Yeah I’m always finding new ways to have them too. I made my own wedges the other day and I’ve been having them baked with tuna often too.
Ami xxx
Laura says
Had my mouth watering whilst reading the recipe! Definitely one to try out at the weekend
Ami says
Thank you lovely. Let me know how you get on if you do make it.
Ami xxx
Elizabeth says
Ah, two of my favourite ingredients, I adore chickpeas and sweet potato.. Lovely recipe!
Ami says
Thank you. I love Sweet Potato, especially in the form of fries!
Ami xxx
Nelu Mbingu says
I’m not a big fan of chickpeas but maybe with the potatoes they would taste much better. The rice makes up for everything though lol
Ami says
Yes definitely, they go much softer and are disguised by the sauce.
Ami xxx
Rhian Westbury says
I am pretty sure there was a sweet potato curry at my friend’s wedding last weekend and I really enjoyed it so this sounds lovely x
Ami says
Mmmm it’s so good isn’t it. I think I had it first as a ready meal and fell in love even then!
Ami xxx
Jennifer Durrans says
This looks so yum and I love vegetarian options! I will add this to my list!
Ami says
Let me know how you get on lovely.
Ami xxx
Kate says
Such a lovely curry recipe. I adore all those spices and I bet the cinnamon really lifts it. Bookmarking!
Ami says
It really does. I add it to everything now. Ohh fab, let me know how you get on.
Ami xxx