Sweet Potato and Chickpea Masala

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Masala

I had some leftover bread that has a short shelf-life. So, I guess this spicy recipe goes well with it. Decided to add sweet potato to the original chana masala, as I didn’t want that to go to waste, too. And it tasted good!

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

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

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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.

Step 4
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.

Cook’s Notes:

I add a teaspoon of chili powder to make it extra hot and spicy. To those who can't stand the heat, just do without it.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

515
Calories
11g
Fat
96g
Carbs
12g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 515
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat4g 19%
Cholesterol11mg 4%
Sodium1244mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate96g 35%
Dietary Fiber17g 60%
Total Sugars19g
Protein12g
Vitamin C31mg 155%
Calcium176mg 14%
Iron5mg 26%
Potassium1600mg 34%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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