The other day I looked in my cupboards and found a sad sight. I was down to the bare minimum in groceries since we are only days away from our big move. So I took two of the ingredients I had on hand (I’d just soaked and cooked some chickpeas and had a handful of new potatoes I’d just found in a surprise garden in the corner of our yard) and did a google search, where upon I found this recipe and modified it to suit what I had.
The Result: This was super easy-to-make, had nice balanced flavours, was not too spicy for the kids to enjoy (and good golly did they like it!)
Notes: Don’t omit the butter! The buttery taste in this stew is FAB-U-LOUS! And in case you’re wondering what the other yummy looking dish is on my plate, that’s Chaya’s Comfy Cook Blog’s Portabello Mushrooms with Mediterranean Stuffing. Mm Mm!
Chick Pea Potato Curry Stew
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
3 cups cooked chickpeas (1.5 – 14 oz cans)
1 cup tomatoes, diced (canned is fine)
1/2 jalapeño pepper, minced
6 new potatoes, diced (about 12 oz)
1 medium onion, diced
1 Tbsp butter
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions: Combine all of the ingredients into a large pot. Place over medium heat and stir to mix. Simmer vigorously for 35 minutes, uncovered. Serve over rice.
Serves 4.
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Yah yah! I am first doing the happy dance! Hi mel, ok, YES that is bacon in the picture–but hear me out! This is a mark bittman recipe for shredded brussel sprouts and the original calls for bacon, but I also put in two vegetarian variations at the end, so the veggies win out!
Hugs girl and thanks for sharing your lovely space and the real food love with us on this Veggie Friends Friday! 
Alex
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Melodie Reply:
July 17th, 2010 at 12:04 am
You’re forgiven this time girl.
Thanks for the variation!
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Mornin’ Melodie =) Your stew sounds major awesome to me…I make a potato chickpea curry that is my favorite curry ever and this is very reminiscent of it…I’m totally craving it now!! Linked up a refreshing salad this week…have a great weekend and thanks for hosting!!
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Melodie Reply:
July 17th, 2010 at 12:04 am
Your salad looks rockin’ too.
my husband loves curry, he’ll be all over this one
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Melodie Reply:
July 17th, 2010 at 12:05 am
I’m glad your hubby likes curry. I hope if you make it everyone will love it. I’m so stoked you posted the Guiness oatmeal cookies fro increasing milk supply. You rock!
Oh, I so love chickpeas. That plate of food looks wonderful!!
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This looks so yummy, thanks for posting it!
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I don’t think I’ve ever really eaten chickpeas, they’ve not been something that has occurred to me to cook. Thanks for the recipe and thanks for hosting!
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Mel baby! I gave you a versatile blogger award! Come to my site to pick it up cause you wicked rock! http://amoderatelife.com/?p=344 Love ya! Alex
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that looks so yummy!!!!!
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Thanks for trying my recipe for mushrooms. THey look great next to your stew.
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To complete the comment before. I love the use of chickpeas for the stew. I have to start playing with veggie stews.
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Sounds delicious! I love a good stew! Thanks for linking up with me for Friday Favorites!
Hi Melodie
I make a similar chick pea stew. Just wanted to say that it’s also good with a bit of fresh baby spinach thrown in right at the end. Yum!
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