Name: Thai Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil; 2 Tablespoons Red Curry Paste ((more or less to taste)); 1 large Sweet Potato, peeled and chopped into ½-inch cubes; 1/2 cup finely chopped Onion; 1 15 ounce can Light Coconut Milk; 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped; 1 15 ounce can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup diced Fresh Mango; 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce ((or soy sauce for a vegan version)); 2 teaspoons Lime Juice, plus more to taste; 1/3 cup chopped Fresh Basil ((use Thai basil if available, but regular basil will work)); Steamed Rice, for serving; Chopped Roasted Peanuts, for topping ((optional))

Thai Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry is a super fast, weeknight-friendly curry where the spice is mellowed by sweet potatoes and a surprisingly delicious addition - fresh mango! This is a go-to meal that works for many different diet preferences and is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-adaptable.

I’ve said it many times over the years, but a quick curry is one of the best meals to have in your weeknight repertoire. Add your favorite protein, toss in some vegetables that need to be used up, the whole meal is completely adaptable and comes together in minutes.

Thai Sweet Potato and Chickpeas Curry Video Recipe

The version I’m sharing today is inspired by my classic Thai red curry chicken recipe and a very old blog post with a Potato Curry and Mango Curry that I had a brief infatuation with back in 2011. It came from an even older edition of Self Magazine circa 2008. But I’ve never forgotten about the magical flavor of mango in a curry. It’s really wonderful!

adding coconut milk to cubed sweet potato in a saute pan

Ingredient Notes

Red Curry Paste - Store-bought curry paste is convenient for quick weeknight curries. Most grocery stores carry Thai Kitchen which I find to be much less spicy than those produced in Thailand (like my Thai go-to Mae Ploy). If you like spice, you may have to add a bit more by using Sriracha or your favorite host sauce.
Fresh Mango - Chop the mango fairly small so that it softens right into the sauce, giving the entire curry a delicious mango flavor. Frozen mango will work just as well, but defrost it and chop it before using.
Fish Sauce - Do not be afraid of fish sauce! It has a very distinctive smell but tastes delicious and gives Thai curries a truly authentic flavor. If you’ve ever ordered Thai take-out, you’ve had fish sauce, so don’t be afraid to cook with it. For a vegetarian option, soy sauce will work well as a substitute.

stirring peppers into curry in a saute pan

How to Freeze Curry

Curry is a great freezer meal. It’s no worse for the wear after freezing and reheating. Here’s how to do it:

To freeze: Prepare the curry according to the recipe, but wait to add fresh ingredients (this includes lime juice and basil; they will have the most flavor if added just before serving). Let the curry cool completely before storing in air-tight containers. Vegetarian curries like this one can be frozen for up to 6 months.

To reheat: Defrost curry in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the microwave or in a covered saucepan on the stovetop, stirring occasionally. Be sure to add in the fresh ingredients and then taste and add any other seasonings you’d like.

The freezer can mellow flavors, especially spice, so you might find you need to add a bit more after the curry has been frozen.

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