Curry Channa and Aloo (Potato)

Serves: 4-6
Preparation time: 10 min
Cooking time: 30 min
Level: Intermediate

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. dried channa or 1 tin of channa (garbanzo bean)
4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 pimento peppers, finely chopped
2 tbsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp geera
1/2 tsp masala
1/2 tsp. salt or salt to taste
3-4 leaves chadon beni, chopped finely

Directions:
If dried channa is used, pressure cook the channa in salted water (1 tsp salt) until tender. Drain and set aside the channa and the channa water.

Wash, peel and chop the potatoes.

Heat oil and add onion and garlic. Add the curry and cook until almost dry. Add potato and green seasoning. Stir until coated with curry. Add channa and mix. Then add the pimento and chadon beni. Add the "channa" water (about 2 cups). Cook until potatoes are tender and mixture is thick. Season with salt, geera, masala. Add pepper to taste.

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