Cook your choice of rice or grain according to package directions or make my basmati rice to serve the curry over.
Prepare the potatoes
Peel and dice 4 cups of potatoes into bite-sized cubes, then boil in salted water for 8 minutes until just barely soft, then drain and set aside to add to the curry. (They will continue to cook a little more in the curry.)
To make the curry
In a large skillet or pot, add the chopped onions to 2 tablespoons of oil then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and sauté for 5 minutes, over medium-low heat stirring frequently.
Add the minced garlic, turmeric, and curry powder, then warm the spices in the oil and onions for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
Now add 1 can of coconut milk, 1 1/2 cups water, cooked cubed potatoes, drained chickpeas, and water to the pan. Stir well then allow the curry to cook on low for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
While the curry is simmering, slice the cherry tomatoes in half and rough-cut the baby spinach. About 3-5 minutes before serving add the cherry tomatoes and spinach. Stir well and allow the spinach to wilt.
Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve hot over rice or any grain or serve it with Naan or flatbread for dipping.
Notes
You only need to soften the potatoes, don't cook them completely before adding them to the curry, they will continue to cook while the curry is simmering.
Be sure to add the spinach and tomatoes in the last few minutes of cooking so that they don't become overcooked. They only need about 2-3 minutes of cooking.
This potato curry makes a great meal prep recipe! You can make it ahead and eat it for lunches for 3-4 days. (Be sure to immediately store any leftover rice in the fridge after cooking.)
A note about Balti curry powder - Balti is my favorite curry powder blend to use in this dish. there is just something about the flavors in this curry powder with onions and potatoes that I can't get enough of. I usually find it at Whole Foods or order it on line. If you don't have this type of curry, you can swap it out for your favorite curry powder.