The nut-based sauce lends a rich counterpoint. If using fingerling potatoes, halve them lengthwise. Large round potatoes can be cut into thick rounds or quartered.
Time is a crucial ingredient when making a ragout.
Even so, Potato and Chickpea Stew, the longest cooking, is done in an hour. Warm the oil in a wide pot with the onion, garlic, saffron, peppers, and potatoes. Add the paprika, parsley, and red pepper flakes, and cook 3 to 4 min. Add the sherry and cook until the juices are thick and syrupy, about 12 min. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, and broth or water to cover.