Easy Chickpea Curry with Potato (Chana Aloo Curry)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Caribbean
Easy Chickpea Curry with Potato (Chana Aloo Curry)
Description
Easy Chickpea Curry with Potato (Chana Aloo Curry) combines chickpeas and diced potatoes with a complex mixture of spices including curry powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne. The onions and garlic are first sautéed, then the spices are toasted briefly before the potatoes are stirred in and coated, helping infuse the dish with deep flavor. Adding canned tomatoes and vegetable broth creates a rich, thick sauce that simmers until the potatoes are tender and the sauce slightly reduced.
The texture balances the soft chickpeas with tender cubes of potato in a sauce that's mildly spiced, not overly hot unless extra cayenne is added. The finish includes fresh scallions and parsley, lending brightness. This curry works well served over rice, making it a filling meal.
Including notes on spice adjustments, this recipe welcomes variations by omitting some secondary spices without losing the core flavor, and provides tips for using dried chickpeas if preferred. It's a versatile curry that holds well for leftovers and freezes effectively, making it convenient for meal planning.
Ingredients
Spices (Note 2):
- 2 tbsp curry powder (Note 3)
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp nutmeg or 1/2 tsp freshly grated, powder
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or normal or sweet)
- 2 tsp thyme or 3 tsp fresh, dried leaves
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp white pepper (or 1/2 tsp black pepper)
Curry
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil I used vegetable, generic cooking oil
- 2 garlic minced, large cloves
- 1 onion diced (brown, white, yellow, large
- 1 1/2 cups potato cut into 1.2cm / 1/2" cubes (1 large, any type, peeled
- 28 oz / 800g chickpeas 2 x 14oz/400g cans), drained (Note 3, canned
- 14 oz / 400g crushed tomatoes canned
- 2 cups vegetable broth low sodium, or chicken broth/stock
- 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste (halve for table salt, or cooking salt
- 2 scallion sliced (green & white part, or shallot stems
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped (or coriander/cilantro, fresh
Serving - choose
- Coriander leaves chopped, aka cilantro leaves
- Dollop of yogurt
- basmati rice OR
- white rice
Instructions
- Sauté - Heat oil in a large pot or very deep skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add Curry Spices and stir for 1 minute.
- Add the potatoes and stir to coat in the Spices. If the spices start to stick to the bottom of the pot, add a tiny splash of water.
- Simmer 15 minutes - Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, veg or chicken broth and salt. Bring to simmer then turn down the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Adjust salt - Taste and add more salt if needed. Stir through scallions/shallots and parsley.
- Serve with rice with a dollop of yogurt and coriander/cilantro if desired. Basmati would be ideal, or Coconut Rice if you're wanting to impress. To go all out, add some Easy Soft Flatbreads!
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control spiciness; omit for milder curry.
- Skipping some spices like nutmeg or thyme is acceptable but alters flavor.
- Any curry powder can be used; note their heat level varies.
- Canned chickpeas yield about 1.5 cups drained; use 1 cup dried chickpeas cooked for about 3 cups.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 526g | |
| Calories | 248cal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Sodium | 759mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 945IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 18.6mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5.6mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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