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    1 Pot Chickpea Sweet Potato Spinach Curry

    Published: Nov 17, 2015 · Modified: Jan 9, 2019 by Richa 124 Comments

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    Easy 1 Pot Chickpea Sweet potato Spinach Curry with Indian Spices. Use spices of choice, pumpkin or other squash and other beans. throw everything in the pot and let it cook. Vegan gluten-free soy-free Recipe. To double the recipe, double everything except water. Add 1.5 times and add more if needed. 

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    Easy One Pot Chickpea Sweet potato Spinach Curry with Indian Spices. Use spices of choice, pumpkin or other squash and other beans. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #glutenfree #soyfree #recipe

    Super easy curry today. Warmly Spiced Chickpea Sweet Potato Spinach Curry. Its a use up whatever you have kind of curry. Use beans of choice, squash or sweet potato, greens of choice and let them all simmer for a flavorful curry. You can also use cooked lentils instead of chickpeas. Use spices of choice or spice blends like garam masala, berbere, cajun or turkish peppery blend. Use a cup of coconut milk for a creamier curry. I served this with my Yeast -free Garlic flatbread.  

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    Easy One Pot Chickpea Sweet potato Spinach Curry with Indian Spices. Use spices of choice, pumpkin or other squash and other beans. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #glutenfree #soyfree #recipe


    Easy One Pot Chickpea Sweet potato Spinach Curry with Indian Spices. Use spices of choice, pumpkin or other squash and other beans. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #glutenfree #soyfree #recipe

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    Easy One Pot Chickpea Sweet potato Spinach Curry with Indian Spices. Use spices of choice, pumpkin or other squash and other beans. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #glutenfree #soyfree #recipe

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    Chickpea Sweet Potato Spinach Curry

    Easy One Pot Chickpea Sweet potato Spinach Curry with Indian Spices. Use spices of choice, pumpkin or other squash and other beans. throw everything in the pot and let it cook. Vegan gluten-free soy-free Recipe. To double the recipe, double everything except water. Add 1.5 times and add more if needed.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: stew
    Cuisine: fusion
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 319kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1 tsp oil
    • 1/2 to 3/4 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1/2 (0.5) a red onion chopped, or 3/4 cup chopped onion
    • 3 cloves of garlic chopped
    • 1/2 inch (0.5 inch) ginger chopped
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) garam masala or use curry powder or other spice blend of choice like berbere or cajun
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) turmeric
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) cinnamon
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) black pepper
    • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne/red chili powder
    • 2 tomatoes chopped
    • 15 oz (425.24 g) can chickpeas drained or use 1.5 cups cooked
    • 1 to 1.5 cup (133 g) chopped peeled sweet potato or pumpkin
    • 2 cups (500 ml) water
    • 3/4 tsp (0.75 tsp) or more salt
    • 1.5 to 2 cups (45 g) chopped or baby spinach or 1 cup frozen thawed
    • 1 tsp lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. add cumin seeds and cook until they change color and get fragrant. Let them cook until really toasty.
    • Add onions, garlic and ginger and cook until translucent. If using garlic ginger paste, add with the tomatoes.
    • Add the spices and mix in. Cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and a splash of water, mix, cover and cook until tomatoes get saucy. Mash the larger pieces. 4 to 5 minutes.
    • Add chickpeas, sweet potatoes, water and salt. Mix, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
    • Add in the spinach, lemon juice, mix in, reduce heat to low-medium and continue to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until desired consistency. Taste and adjust salt and spice. Garnish with paprika and cilantro and serve as is, with rice/quinoa or Garlic flatbread.
    • Variations: Add a cup of coconut milk for creamier curry at step 4 instead of all water.

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    Notes

    To make this oil-free:
    Heat a skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add cumin seeds and dry roast until fragrant. Add onion, garlic, ginger and splash of water and cook until translucent. Add more water splashes if needed. Continue with the rest of the steps.
    To make in a Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot:
    Follow steps 1 to 3 in a pressure cooker over medium, or in a separate pan. Add cooked chickpeas, sweet potatoes, 1.5 cups water, salt and spinach. Close the lid, set the time to 8 to 10 minutes at high pressure (Cook 6 to 8 mins once the pressure has reached for stove top cooker).
    Nutritional values based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Chickpea Sweet Potato Spinach Curry
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 319 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Sodium 895mg39%
    Potassium 1047mg30%
    Carbohydrates 53g18%
    Fiber 14g58%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 14.2g28%
    Vitamin A 13305IU266%
    Vitamin C 33mg40%
    Calcium 158mg16%
    Iron 4.5mg25%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Easy One Pot Chickpea Sweet potato Spinach Curry with Indian Spices. Use spices of choice, pumpkin or other squash and other beans. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #glutenfree #soyfree #recipe

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    1. Peter

      September 25, 2022 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      All I can say is this recipe is just fantastic. Followed it as written but added coconut cream at the end when it was reduced. I had sliced avocado on the side and this brought it to a whole nother level. Served with naan bread. The only problem tonight
      is how hard it’s going to be to save the leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Crazy good !!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 26, 2022 at 2:49 pm

        Yummy 🥑 Hope that you have some leftover.

        Reply
    2. Shelley

      June 07, 2022 at 8:47 pm

      5 stars
      Stopping by to say yum!
      I know it can be even better if I had fresh tomatoes from my garden and fresh ginger. I had to use diced tomatoes with green Chili’s and ginger powder. I don’t plan ahead. It was still amazing! The cayenne gives some heat. (Mine did)
      I used the insta pot for 9 mins and cut my sweet potato’s into bigger pieces. If you don’t want it to be like mashed potato’s eat right away. Or take out of instant pot and out of the heat. The sweet potatoes get very mush left in the pot.. delicious to me!
      Served over rice with basmati rice.
      Thank you for such a nourishing recipe, I appreciate you. 💕

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        June 09, 2022 at 3:19 pm

        well, thanks for stopping by =)

        Reply
    3. Susan

      January 17, 2022 at 6:40 am

      5 stars
      This is so delicious and satisfying! The leftovers taste better everyday! Another great, VERY EASY recipe. Thank u!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 17, 2022 at 1:16 pm

        thank U! Susan!

        Reply
    4. Nadira

      February 23, 2021 at 9:23 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for this delicious, quick and easy curry! It was loved by all. Soo full of flavour and a lovely mix of ingredients. Will definitely be making it regularly.

      Reply
    5. Emily Leishman

      December 18, 2020 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      This was honestly the best dinner I have ever eaten! I’ve never made curry before, and I can’t wait to make this recipe again! It was so easy and perfectly spiced! Amazing!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 19, 2020 at 5:28 pm

        wow!!! thank you

        Reply
    6. Yolanda Serra

      October 14, 2020 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      Amazing dinner! I served it with rice and malabari paratha.

      Reply
    7. Amalie

      October 07, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and it was delicious. I simmered it a bit longer than the recipe notes because I like my sweet potatoes very, very tender. It didn’t make a difference in the flavor. Such a warm and cozy meal- perfect for a fall day! Thank you!

      Reply
    8. Laura

      September 23, 2020 at 9:29 pm

      My curry powder blend (from minimalist baker) already has turmeric, cumin and cinnamon. Do you still recommend that I add the amounts in the recipe?

      Reply
      • Laur

        September 23, 2020 at 9:30 pm

        (I’m planning to use that curry powder rather than garam masala.)

        Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 24, 2020 at 12:18 pm

        yes, cumin seed & ground cumin aren’t quite the same as each other, I recommend keeping all the same turmeric, cumin and cinnamon) definitely the cinnamon

        Reply
    9. Terri

      September 11, 2020 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!! One of my boys is pretty particular on giving food compliments and I got one tonight on this dish – SCORE!! We were quite happy to serve up a bowl of curry over rice for a Friday night quiet dinner. Hit the spot.

      Definitely hit the spot on my Indian food cravings too, flavors were fantastic 🙂

      Reply
    10. Len

      July 09, 2020 at 12:28 am

      5 stars
      5 stars of course!

      Reply
    11. Len

      July 09, 2020 at 12:27 am

      This is so damn tasty!

      Reply
    12. Loke

      May 20, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      Can I use purple sweet potato instead?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 21, 2020 at 11:36 am

        Yes.

        Reply
    13. Bethany

      April 04, 2020 at 3:52 am

      5 stars
      Wow, was a fantastic recipe. I did use canned tomatoes as it is both April + pandemic house bound. The spices were perfect, not over powering the dish. I used brown chickpeas which helped provide additional robustness. Made garlic flatbread to accompany. Recipes like this is why I keep coming back to your blog.

      Reply
    14. Rosita

      November 02, 2019 at 3:26 am

      Just made this tonight for a pot luck dinner. It was SO GOOD that it disappeared quickly and everyone went for 2nds!! A couple of modifications: I doubled the recipe so it made heaps! Also, I used 1 can of tomatoes for the 4 I needed and simply cooked to your guidlines (I think it lessened the cook time). Lastly I used a mix of sweet potato and pumpkin. Great recipe!! Thank you!!!

      Reply
    15. Lisa

      October 22, 2019 at 4:42 am

      can I put this into a slow cooker?

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 22, 2019 at 10:43 am

        Sure, cook for however long you cook for sweetpotatoes

        Reply
    16. Yvette

      October 06, 2019 at 6:26 am

      5 stars
      Hello I live in Belgium.
      I made this yesterday and it tasted yummy. Will make it more. Your recipes are all so tasty and not hard to make.

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 06, 2019 at 11:28 am

        thanks!

        Reply
    17. Emily

      June 06, 2019 at 5:30 am

      5 stars
      Hi, Can you freeze this when you’ve made it?

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 06, 2019 at 10:42 am

        yes

        Reply
    18. Asa

      April 11, 2019 at 5:24 am

      Why isn’t there a quantity for chapped tomatoes?

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 11, 2019 at 10:22 am

        its under cayenne. 2 tomatoes

        Reply
    19. Keren

      March 24, 2019 at 5:56 am

      5 stars
      I loved it. Made a double batch and added more vegetables: butternut squash and a few radishes. I used radish leaves to replace the spinach (had a huge, perfect bunch of leaves), it came out great, with the right proportions of both liquid and spice . I didn’t have all the ingredients for it so didn’t make the flatbread, which was a shame because I DO want to try and make one, I’ve never have. Do you think using a smaller amount of fine whole wheat flour for the white in the original recipe would work?

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 24, 2019 at 7:16 am

        yes it should work.

        Reply
    20. IPnewbie

      January 31, 2019 at 10:43 pm

      4 stars
      Thanks for the recipe! I made it in the Instant Pot but since I have a Mini didn’t have enough room for the spinach so added it after releasing pressure. Sweet potatoes held their shape but practically dissolved when I was stirring in the spinach so next time I’ll try cutting them into larger pieces and cooking for 6 minutes. The other modification I made was to add the tomatoes at the end of the saute step and not stir them in since I tend to get a burn message when cooking tomatoes. Was a bit on the watery side as others have noted but still had good flavor.

      Reply
    21. JoAnne

      October 28, 2018 at 10:26 am

      If I don’t have cumin seeds, can I just use ground cumin?? Or does it have a different flavor?

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 28, 2018 at 11:21 am

        yes use ground and add withthe other ground spices later

        Reply
    22. kandice

      October 03, 2018 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      OMG this curry was BOMB. I was online looking for curry recipes and thankfully I came across your website. Delicious

      Reply
    23. Nicola

      July 28, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      Another amazing recipe! I cut the sweet potato on the larger side given all the comments and the curry came out perfectly. Everything cooked in the times you gave. I have both of your cookbooks and love them.

      Reply
    24. Ginger

      April 07, 2018 at 11:14 pm

      The nutritional information posted is based on one serving, how is that determined without a serving size?

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 07, 2018 at 11:22 pm

        the Serving size is 2. Its right below the recipe description area. The nutrition for the amounts of the ingredients is added for total, then divided by serving size to determine nutrition per serve

        Reply
        • Ginger

          April 07, 2018 at 11:56 pm

          Yes, I see that the serving size is 2, how is that determined? I’d love to make this recipe for a large group, serving about 12 ounces per person for 80 people, equaling 960oz. So I would multiply your recipe by 40, although if your recipe is perhaps 2- 8oz, times 40 that would only be 640oz therefore I’d be short about 27 meals. That is why I was inquiring.

          Reply
          • Richa

            April 08, 2018 at 11:22 am

            Serving size is for 2 people, average eating 2 serves(i am not sure how many ounces the dish makes. There are 15 oz of chickpeas and the rest of the ingredients are easily another 15 oz, so maybe 14 to 16 oz per serve). So for 80 people you would need 40 serves. With dishes like these, it would be better to divide it into atleast 4 containers while cooking as the veggies will tend to get mushy with the larger amount cooking. Also you wouldnt need as much liquid, ie. when multiplying, most everything multiplies exactly except liquid and heat(cayenne etc). use much lesser liquid and heat.

            For a larger amount, the other option is split the recipe. Cook the veggies separately until al dente. Cook the sauce separately as you can adjust the liquid and taste without overcooking the food. Once the sauce is cooked, combine the veggies and chickpeas and simmer portions of the mix to reheat for a few mins when ready to serve. This ensures that the veggies stay intact and the flavors will develop anyway when the dish is sitting with the chickpeas and veggies. Hope this helps.

            Reply
            • Ginger

              April 08, 2018 at 12:37 pm

              5 stars
              Thank you so so much for this information! I appreciate you and everyone will love the dish!

            • Natalie

              March 13, 2019 at 8:13 am

              4 stars
              Loved this! So quick and easy to make. Thank you!

    25. Ginger

      April 07, 2018 at 10:24 pm

      What is the serving size in ounces?

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 07, 2018 at 11:05 pm

        dont know

        Reply
        • Ginger

          April 07, 2018 at 11:11 pm

          Do you know how much the recipe yields in total?

          Reply
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