Spices:

• 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds*
• 1 1 ⁄2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon Indian red chili powder or 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper**
• A generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper

Other Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1 ⁄2-inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 (15-ounce) cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 3 cups peeled and finely diced sweet potatoes
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 ounces Swiss chard, finely sliced into ribbons
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped

Garnishes:

• Thinly sliced red onions
• Coconut yogurt

For serving:

• White rice or brown rice
• Indian flatbread or pita bread