Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry
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Category
Curry
Cuisine
North African and West African
Servings
6-8
Prep Time
20 minutes
Stove Time
20 minutes
The Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry is a hearty, plant-based dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the earthy flavour of chickpeas, all enveloped in a rich, spiced coconut and peanut sauce. This recipe is designed for the Wonderbag, an innovative, electricity-free slow cooker that uses heat-retention to cook food gently over several hours.
The result is a creamy, flavourful curry that’s perfect served over rice or with warm bread. The Wonderbag’s slow-cooking method not only conserves energy but also enhances the melding of flavours, making this dish both eco-friendly and delicious.
Author:Wonderbag Chef
Ingredients
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1 kg Sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks
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400 g Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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400 g Coconut milk
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400 g Tinned chopped tomatoes
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1 Onion, peeled and chopped
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3 Cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
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1 tablespoon coconut or vegetable oil
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Vegetable stock cube
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150 g crunchy peanut butter
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3 tsp ground ginger
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3 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp ground coriander
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1/2 tsp turmeric
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1/2 tsp Chilli flakes
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Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
Pour the coconut oil into the cooking pan, then add the chopped sweet potato and onion. Stir continuously to prevent burning and sauté for about a minute before adding the garlic.
Mix in the ginger, cumin, chili, and turmeric and sauté briefly. Next, incorporate the stock cube, canned tomatoes, peanut butter, coconut milk, and drained chickpeas. Stir thoroughly.
Bring to the boil, put the lid on your pan, and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.
Switch off your gas or electricity source, and place a tea towel at the bottom of your Wonderbag. Swiftly transfer your pan into the Wonderbag, cover the Wonderbag with its fabric lid and secure by pulling the cord tightly. Allow the dish to cook undisturbed for a minimum of four hours.
Once you're ready to serve, take the pan out of the Wonderbag. Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste. Enjoy with warm rice or bread.
Recipe Note
A simple, nourishing curry recipe which can be adapted through the seasons using different vegetables, lentils or beans.
