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Spiced Chickpea & Potato Curry

A vibrant, warming Indian vegetarian curry built on chickpeas and potatoes with ginger, cumin, and tomato. Ready in 18 minutes, one skillet, pure comfort.

Total time
18 min
Servings
4
Calories
248
Protein
8g
Spiced Chickpea & Potato Curry
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 400 g canned diced tomatoes
  • 400 g canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 300 g waxy potatoes, cubed (1/2-inch)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add cumin seeds; listen for them to pop and crackle, ~45 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add ginger and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in tomatoes and chickpeas with their liquid. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring once halfway. Potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with rice, flatbread, or on its own.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • wooden spoon
  • fork for testing doneness

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