OR 2tbsp pre-made Indian spice paste ((such as korma paste))
2 tomatoes
300 g new potatoes
400 g tinned lentils ((1 x 400g tin, which is about 250g drained weight))
200 ml water
200 g swiss chard ((or rainbow chard, or any other green leafy vegetable))
400 ml coconut milk
1 lemon
Categories
Main
Cuisine
Indian
Steps
Heat the oil in a large pan (one with a lid), and add the onion. Fry over a gentle heat for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften.
Peel and crush the garlic cloves, and peel and finely chop the ginger. Add them both to the pan and cook for a further minute.
Then add either the spice paste or the turmeric, cumin and chilli flakes. Roughly chop the tomatoes and add them to the pan with all their juices and seeds. Continue to fry gently for a further 3-4 minutes.
Slice the potatoes into thick rounds.
Drain and rinse the tinned lentils and add them to the pan, along with the potatoes and the water, (top tip - you can refill the empty lentil tin half-way with water to save measuring 200ml). Season well with salt and black pepper.
Bring to the boil, then cover with a lid and simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are softened. Stir from time to time, and if the mixture looks a little dry, add a little more water.
Separate the stalks from the leaves of the chard, (set the leaves aside for later).
Trim the ends of the stalks, then slice them diagonally. Add them to the pan.
Tip in the coconut milk and bring back to the boil. Return to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, (uncovered). Taste and add more salt if required.
Finely chop the chard leaves, then stir these through the curry just two minutes before the end of cooking. Finally, turn off the heat, squeeze the juice of the lemon into the pan and stir through. Serve with rice and naan bread.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 318 kcal
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Protein: 9 g
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 203 mg
Sugar: 6 g
Reviews
Melanie on 2026-05-07 (5 stars): I have a garden full of beautiful fresh chard. Usually we just saute it and have it as a side but tried this recipe to use as a main dish. Absolutely gorgeous. This will be the reason we continue to grow chard!
Christina on 2026-02-09 (5 stars): One of the most satisfying cold weather curries I’ve eaten. Thank you for making Swiss chard delicious.
Julie on 2025-08-19 (5 stars): Absolutely delicious! And perfect for our Meatless Monday. Not all members of our family enjoy Indian inspired cuisine but this was a hit and we look forward to making it again. For our taste, we just added a bit less of the chili pepper. Taking leftovers to work tomorrow! Thank you!
Melissa May on 2025-02-10 (5 stars): Absolutely Outstandingly good!!! I made this twice now. Once for my family and another time for another family who just had a baby. I had some leftovers and a friend came over and tried the left overs and just was amazed how good it was and wanted the recipe. At first I was like there is a lot of different items in here that IDK if my kid was going to want to try and eat it, but shockingly she did and loved it! I cannot highly recommend this recipe enough. Perfect to eat on a cold winter night too!
Hanna Toliver on 2024-07-03 (5 stars): This was absolutely delicious!!!! I did not have ginger or turminic, so I added a teaspoon of curry powder. I know it's a bit of change in flavor but it was absolutely delicious! I used golden potatoes and sliced them smaller. My husband and 18 years old son loved it! Thank you!
Ari Durall on 2024-05-31 (5 stars): Delicious! Love it and will make again!!
Kat Smith on 2024-04-18 (5 stars): I whipped this up tonight. Super therapeutic doing the spices whole, delicious and the scent was amazing. Simple recipe, but packs a punch on flavour, and most ingredients were in the cupboard!
Erin on 2024-04-10 (5 stars): I just made this as meal prep for my lunches this week, and oh my gosh it is so good. Thank you, this one's a keeper!
Kaye on 2023-07-02 (5 stars): Really good curry, first time using swiss chard in a curry, was really good recipe,will def make it again.Thanks,really enjoyed it
Sophie on 2022-06-11 (5 stars): Love this! Great combo of ingredients and lovely flavours - will definitely cook again!!
Brooke on 2021-12-10 (5 stars): I HATE Swiss chard. My mother used to grow it in sand, not wash it properly then boil it into oblivion and it was gross. I tried it again for the first time in 15 years by making this recipe (after trying a raw piece to confirm I still don't like it) and this curry is the bomb.com . My husband loved it too and it's so quick and easy to prepare!
Renu on 2021-03-31 (5 stars): Love to see different colours on my plate and this curry with Swiss Chard and potato sure will be a hit with my family. Love the flavours. #Cookblogshare
