London Brick Lane Balti Chickpea, Spinach & Sweet Potato Skillet – Authentic United Kingdom Recipe
Celebrating Britain’s famous Balti-house heritage: a sizzling two-handled skillet curry bursting with toasted spices.
- Country of Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Northern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Tender chickpeas, Cubed sweet potatoes, Fresh baby spinach and warm flatbread, Toasted cumin and coriander seeds, Ginger
Ingredients for London Brick Lane Balti Chickpea, Spinach & Sweet Potato Skillet (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 fresh baby spinach and warm flatbread
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with toasted cumin and coriander seeds
- 1.5 tbsp traditional United Kingdom seasoning (ginger, garlic, garam masala, fresh cilantro)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and toasted cumin and coriander seeds for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add tender chickpeas and cubed sweet potatoes along with ginger, garlic, garam masala, fresh cilantro, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with fresh baby spinach and warm flatbread and serve straight from the skillet.