Moroccan Chickpea Stew

This Moroccan chickpea stew is spiced with garam masala, cumin, coriander, curry powder, and cayenne, and adapts to the vegetables you have on hand.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 476 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 bunch kale, ribs removed, chopped
• 3 potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• water, or enough to cover
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon curry powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cumin, coriander, garam masala, cayenne pepper, curry powder, and salt; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add potatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and raisins; add enough water to cover mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook until potatoes are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Add kale and chickpeas; simmer until kale wilts, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro over stew; immediately remove pot from the heat.