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Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Spinach Curry

Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Spinach Curry

A hearty, budget-friendly curry packed with sweet potato, chickpeas and spinach in a creamy tomato coconut sauce.

60 minCook: 60 minIndianVegan
sweet potato currychickpea curryfamily mealsfreezer friendly

Method

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large pot and cook the sliced onions with curry paste until soft and golden.

  2. 2

    Add chilli, ginger and chopped coriander stalks and cook briefly until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Stir in sweet potatoes and chickpeas and cook for a few minutes.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and 200ml water, bring to a boil then simmer covered until sweet potatoes are tender.

  5. 5

    Remove lid and cook until the sauce thickens.

  6. 6

    Stir in coconut milk and simmer gently for a few minutes.

  7. 7

    Add spinach and cook until wilted.

  8. 8

    Finish with fresh coriander leaves and serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 red onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp rogan josh curry paste
  • 1 fresh red chilli, finely chopped
  • 3cm ginger, grated
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander (stalks + leaves separated)
  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained
  • 400g fresh tomatoes or 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 x 400ml can light coconut milk
  • 400g fresh spinach

Notes

  • Add cauliflower or bell peppers for extra veg.
  • Freeze in portions for quick weeknight meals.
  • Add a squeeze of lime before serving for extra brightness.