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Spicy Sweet Potato Curry
Sweet potato curry is a great way to turn this healthy vegetable into a comforting meal. Serve with crispy chickpeas and rice for a delicious meat-free meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 258 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2lb) sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
For the curry
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 400 g (14oz) coconut milk
- salt and pepper to taste
For the chickpeas
- 400 g (14oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Place on a sheet pan or in a roasting dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper then place in a 200ºC/390ºF oven for 30 minutes or until almost cooked and starting to caramelize.
- In a pot or Dutch oven set over medium high heat, sauté the onion until soft and translucent.
- Add the ginger and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the spices and allow to toast until the pan is dry.
- Pour in the coconut milk then allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Add the roasted sweet potato and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for another 10-15 minutes until the sweet potato is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Toss drained chickpeas with olive oil, salt and pepper then place in the air fryer or in a hot oven and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Serve the sweet potato curry over steamed Basmati rice with the crispy chickpeas and fresh coriander/cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
539mg
(22%)
Potassium
605mg
(17%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
23722IU
(474%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 23722IU | 474% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.