Turkish Chickpea & Potatoes
This Turkish chickpeas & potatoes were a side dish for our Goat Stew. I saw this recipe and it was referred to as a stew. I think of stew with some more liquid in the dish. I think of the consistency of this dish is more of a paste. Not withstanding the question of is this a stew or is this or a paste, this Turkish Chickpea & Potatoes are awesome.
The main spice in this dish is a known as a Baharat. Baharat is a mixture of cumin, coriander, mint, black pepper, clove, nutmeg, cardamon, cinnamon and paprika. This is one time that I bought the spice already combined. You have heard in recent posts about the Evanston Spice House. They have so many exotic spices. In my Goat Stew, I used Ras El Hanout. You can find so many different spices here if you like to cook exotic dishes. Check it out if you live anywhere near Evanston.
As I wrote the other day, this meal was prepared for some really good friends of my wife and mine. These friends are also great cooks themselves. It is so fun to cook for these friends and have these friends also share in the cooking. They are so willing to explore different foods as I am. So they are always game to try anything. They know when they are invited over, the question is not what can I bring but what is the theme.
The Recipe
Turkish Potatoes & Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp grape seed oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Sea salt
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Turkish baharat
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- fifteen-ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
Instructions
- Over medium heat slowly cook the diced unions until they start to soften. Add the garlic and cook for another one minute.
- Then add the tomato paste and cook until it starts to brown. This brings out a natural sweetness.
- Stir constantly when the tomato paste is added.
- Add the Baharat and the cayenne and cook for a minute.
- Add the vegetable stock and mix.
- Add potatoes and cook until they are just tender. This will take 10 – 15 minutes.
- Add in the chick peas and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tomato Paste Added.
Spices Added.
Crushed Tomatoes Added.
Potatoes Added.
Chickpeas Added.
Plated.
Responses
comments – I answer every one.
I have now fallen in love with a new spice blend. This looks phenomenal!! Thanks, Peter.
I sure do love my Middle Eastern flavours.. so this Turkish chickpea & potato dish is ideal for me. I love how super easy it is and how it’s vegetarian as well – perfect for me to make for my family Peter!
Peter, I love the flavor profile you chose for this dish plus I know the ease of preparation will be appreciated by many.I saw baharat at one of the outdoor food markets we visited during our trip to Israel. I will have to bring some back next time we visit or try to locate it online. Thanks for another wonderful dish!
Really beautiful way to spice up chickpeas and potatoes. Sounds absolutely delicious!
Dear Peter, I agree with you, I do not see this dish as a stew. It looks and sounds hearty and flavorful…a perfect side to your Goat stew. Have a wonderful afternoon, Catherine
Thx so much Catherine. If one was desiring a stew, just add more stock and you have a vegetarian entree.
I would love to try your interesting recipe but what is “baharat”?Can I substitute any oil?
Here is a link to a recipe for baharat which is a spice mixture. Hope this helps – http://www.food.com/recipe/baharat-spice-blend-224763
My favorite way to add lots of flavor is cooking with spices but I’ve never tried baharat, you’ve inspired me, great dish.
Thank you Janette. This is your kind of dish.
This sounds heavenly. Love that you introduced me to a new spice blend. Certainly one I would have to buy already blended up. Sounds like a lovely combo of flavors.
Thx Sam. Here is a link to a spice blend recipe to make it at home – http://www.food.com/recipe/baharat-spice-blend-224763
could you explain what goes in that turkish baharat masala?
Thx for asking Linsy. Here is a link to one spice blend recipe for Baharat – http://www.food.com/recipe/baharat-spice-blend-224763
wow, this looks so delicious.
Thank you very much.