Potato Chana Masala - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 tablespoon canola oil
    1 1/2 teaspoons each suraj coriander and cumin seeds
    1/2 teaspoon each salt and turmeric
    2 large onions, chopped
    3 garlic cloves, minced
    1 jalapeno, finely diced
    1 large sweet potato, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
    1 medium potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
    1 (540 ml) can suraj chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    2 large tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups/750 mL)
    1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Preparation
    Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat; cook coriander, cumin, salt and turmeric for 30 seconds, stirring.
    Stir in onions; cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding up to 1/2 cup (125 mL) water if pan is too dry, or until softened.
    Stir in garlic and jalapeno; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
    Stir in sweet and regular potatoes; cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until potatoes are slightly tender.
    Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes and a little water if mixture is too thick. Reduce heat to low and cover.
    Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; stir in coriander and lemon juice. Serve with rice.

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