Description
A cozy one-pot sweet potato curry that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into large bite-size chunks)
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
- 4 wedges lemon (or lime)
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 1 to 2 cups basmati rice (or naan bread)
- 4 tablespoons plain or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Heat 1½ tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Sauté 1 chopped onion for about 4 minutes until translucent.
- Add 3 grated garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger along with spices: 2 teaspoons of curry powder, 2 teaspoons of coriander, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in 2 cups of vegetable broth, followed by the sweet potatoes, 1 can of coconut milk, 1 can of crushed tomatoes, and 1 can of chickpeas. Mix well.
- Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of garam masala (if using). Let it sit for about 5 minutes for flavors to meld. Taste and adjust salt levels as needed.
Notes
Serve with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread. Top with lemon or lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato curry, vegan curry, one-pot meal, comfort food