# Sweet potato and chickpea curry (from Kitchen Sanctuary)

Video: [Chickpea & Sweet Potato Curry.  Perfect Vegetarian curry ready in 30 mins](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjKaS0iOI60) by [Kitchen Sanctuary](https://www.youtube.com/@Kitchensanctuary).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: 30 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.88 per serving, ~$17.64 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$12.12* per serving (67%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario curry with rice at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp ginger
- 2 tbsp mild curry powder
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 medium sweet potato
- 400 g (14 oz) chickpeas
- 2 x 400 g (14 oz) tins chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 400 g (14 oz) tin coconut milk
- 60 g baby spinach

## Steps

1. [0:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjKaS0iOI60&t=53s) Heat oil in a large pan over medium to high heat.
2. [0:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjKaS0iOI60&t=57s) Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often until softened.
3. [1:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjKaS0iOI60&t=111s) Stir in minced garlic, minced ginger, curry powder, ground coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
4. [2:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjKaS0iOI60&t=127s) Cook the spice and aromatic mixture together for a further minute.
5. [2:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjKaS0iOI60&t=130s) Add chopped sweet potatoes, drained chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, and full fat coconut milk.
6. [3:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjKaS0iOI60&t=196s) Bring the mixture to a gentle bubble.
7. [3:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjKaS0iOI60&t=198s) Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes soften.
8. [3:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjKaS0iOI60&t=230s) Add baby spinach and stir until it wilts quickly, then turn off the heat.
9. Serve with boiled rice, fresh coriander, and sliced red onion.

## Equipment

- large pan
- wooden spoon
- chopping board

## What the video didn't say

- Servings count is not stated in the audio or text.

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