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How to Make Sweet Potato and Chickpea Masala - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet potato and chickpea masala is a delicious and nutrient-packed vegetarian dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or for entertaining guests. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the earthy flavor of chickpeas and a blend of aromatic Indian spices, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and satisfying.

Not only is this dish packed with flavor, but it's also incredibly healthy. Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, w...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • water as needed
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup water, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Melt ghee with oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute ginger and garlic in the ghee mixture until aromatic and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion; continue to saute until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes more.
  • Mix curry powder, cumin, coriander, chili powder, garam masala, and turmeric together in a bowl; add to the skillet and stir. Stir enough water into the skillet to get the mixture to be paste-like; cook to let the flavors intensify for about 30 seconds.
  • Stir sweet potato, chickpeas, 1 cup water, and salt into the mixture in the skillet; cook at a simmer until the sweet potato is just tender, about 10 minutes. Thin the mixture with more water if too thick.
  • Stir tomatoes into the sweet potato mixture, bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid reduces to a thick gravy, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

    • Nutrition

    515 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 1244mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 96g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 176mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1600mg

    Categories

    Sweet recipes
    Potato recipes
    Chickpea recipes
    Masala recipes
    Curry recipes