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Bowl of easy chickpea potato curry garnished with fresh herbs

Easy Chickpea Curry with Potato

A delightful dish combining tender chickpeas and creamy potatoes in a warm, aromatic spice blend, perfect for any family gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spices
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon all-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg powder or 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated
  • 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves or 3 teaspoons fresh
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to preference
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper or 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Base Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil vegetable oil recommended
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large onion diced (brown, white, or yellow)
  • 1.5 cups potatoes cut into 1.2 cm cubes (preferably starchy)
  • 28 ounces canned chickpeas approximately 2 x 14 oz cans, drained
  • 14 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cooking salt kosher or adjust for table salt
Garnish
  • 2 stems scallions sliced (green and white parts)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped or use coriander
  • to taste yogurt for serving, optional

Method
 

Sauté the Base
  1. Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pot or a very deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the Spices
  1. Once fragrant, sprinkle in the spices and stir for about 1 minute to toast them.
Incorporate Potatoes
  1. Add 1.5 cups of cubed potatoes to the pot and stir to coat them in the spices.
Simmer to Perfection
  1. Pour in 2 cups of broth, along with the drained chickpeas and crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and bring to a simmer.
  2. Lower the heat and let it cook for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the sauce thickens.
Final Touches
  1. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt if necessary.
  2. Stir in the sliced scallions and chopped parsley before serving.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Ladle the curry over fluffy basmati rice or your choice of rice.
  2. Garnish with yogurt and chopped coriander if desired.

Notes

Adjust the spice level and try different herbs for variety. This dish tastes even better the next day.