chana aloo (chickpeas and potatoes) (recipe)

[Guest guest]

this is a recipe i adapted from several different

chana aloo recipes. it's fast and easy and very

tasty.

susie

 

chana aloo (chickpeas and potatoes)

 

2 T. olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes and juices

2 tsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. ground coriander

2 tsp. garam masala (recipe follows)

2 tsp. salt

2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained

2 large potatoes, peeled, cubed and boiled in water

until tender

fresh cilantro

 

heat olive oil and saute onions and garlic until soft

and brown (not burnt). add tomatoes, their juices,

spices and salt. add chickpeas and precooked

potatoes. cook until heated through and flavors have

had time to absorb. add chopped fresh cilantro at

end, just before serving. serve with rice, preferably

jasmine rice.

 

 

garam masala

 

2 tsp. ground cumin

4 tsp. ground coriander

1 tsp. ground cardamon

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground cloves

1/2 tsp. black pepper

 

combine spices and stored in sealed container.

 

 

 

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