Sweet Potato Chana Masala
Mark mentioned that he wanted Sweet Potato Masala and that reminded me that I had a sweet potato and a yam on hand. Add some chickpeas that I cooked the night before and holy crap was this good. I also topped mine with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt but that is totally optional and without it, this meal is completely vegan. And probably not all that bad for you. And fairly easy to make. Definitely a huge win.
1-2 sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons oil, divided 1 large yellow or white onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced ginger (I used the kind in the tub, I think it comes out to about 1" of fresh ginger that has been peeled and grated) 2 tablespoons garam masala 2 teaspoons paprika 1-2 teaspoons salt, depending on preference black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 cups cooked chickpeas* 1 can full fat coconut milk + 1 can of water
1. Preheat oven to 425
2. Toss the cubed potatoes with 1 t…
1-2 sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons oil, divided 1 large yellow or white onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced ginger (I used the kind in the tub, I think it comes out to about 1" of fresh ginger that has been peeled and grated) 2 tablespoons garam masala 2 teaspoons paprika 1-2 teaspoons salt, depending on preference black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 cups cooked chickpeas* 1 can full fat coconut milk + 1 can of water
1. Preheat oven to 425
2. Toss the cubed potatoes with 1 t…
