Sweet Potato Curry

• 1 pound sweet potatoes ((about 2 medium) peeled and chopped into 3 cm pieces)
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 tbsp oil (or water (if oil-free))
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2- inch (5 cm) fresh ginger (minced)
• 1/2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp salt (or less/more to taste)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (use less if you don't like it too spicy)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (or less/more to taste)
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1 1/3 cup coconut milk (canned)
• 1 cup passata ((tomato sauce))
• One 15 oz can of chickpeas (rinsed and drained (optional))
• Fresh herbs to garnish (e.g. parsley, cilantro)

Directions