Bajan Curried Channa & Sweet Potato Roti Bowl – Authentic Barbados Recipe

Ingredients for Bajan Curried Channa & Sweet Potato Roti Bowl (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender chickpeas, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups cubed sweet potatoes, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup wilted spinach
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Madras curry powder
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Barbados seasoning (cumin (geera), garlic, thyme)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender chickpeas for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, Madras curry powder, and cumin (geera), garlic, thyme, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add cubed sweet potatoes and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in wilted spinach right before serving warm.