Microwave sweet potato, chickpea and spinach curry
A fabulous and filling vegetable curry, topped with a drizzle of cream and served with warm naan breads. Even if you usually pick a chicken or meat curry, give this one a go - it’s packed with flavour, easy to make and there’s very little washing up at the end. This recipe is part of a Budget family microwave meal plan. In March 2023 it was costed at an average of £4.61 when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. It is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil2 სუფრის-კოვზი
- Garlic2 კბილი
- Curry powder2 სუფრის-კოვზი
- Double cream4 სუფრის-კოვზი
Instructions
5 steps- 1
Put the sweet potato, red pepper and oil in a large, wide-based microwaveable dish or casserole and toss well. The dish will need to hold at least 2 litres/3½ pints. Cover with a microwaveable lid or dinner plate and cook on HIGH for 5 minutes (1000W) or 6 minutes 30 seconds (800W), stirring halfway.
- 2
Stir in the garlic, ginger and curry powder. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 minutes (1000W) or 4 minutes (800W), stirring after 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and chickpeas. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 minutes (1000W) or 5 minutes (800W). Stir well then place the spinach leaves on top. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 minutes (1000W) or 5 minutes (800W), or until the until the sweet potato is tender and the curry is piping hot, stirring halfway. Take care removing the dish from the microwave as it will be very hot. Leave to stand for 2 minutes.
- 4
Place the naan bread, two pieces at a time, on a microwaveable plate. Microwave, uncovered, for 30-40 seconds on HIGH, or until soft and warm. Do not allow to overcook.
- 5
Drizzle the cream over the curry. Serve with coriander leaves to garnish, chutney, pickles and lemon wedges, if using, and the warm naan bread for scooping up the sauce.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 388 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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