Chana Batata, Chickpea & Potato Masala by Anisa Karolia
Extracted from The Ramadan Family Cookbook by Anisa Karolia
Chana batata is a popular and comforting vegetarian starter. Chickpeas and diced potatoes are simmered in a rich and savoury tomato-based gravy. This dish is perfect for parties and get-togethers.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 8–9 curry leaves
- 300g tomato passata
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 ½ teaspoons chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 tablespoons tamarind sauce
- 3 tablespoons chilli sauce
- 2 tablespoons jaggery or granulated sugar
- 200g tin of sweetcorn, drained
- 400g tin of kala chana
- (Brown chickpeas), drained
- 400g tin of chickpeas, drained
- 300g tinned baby potatoes, drained and halved
- 240ml water
- Salt, to taste
- 5g fresh coriander, finely chopped, to garnish
- 1 red onion, finely diced, to garnish
METHOD
Serves 4-5 • Time: Prep 15min, Cook 30min
- Heat a large pot on a medium heat.
- Add the mustard seeds and cover with a lid.
- Once they start to pop, pour in the oil and add the curry leaves, passata and garlic paste.
- Cook the garlic for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the spices and cook for 3–4 minutes until the tomato passata reduces and the spices are well incorporated.
- Add the tamarind sauce for tangyness, chilli sauce for extra kick and jaggery or sugar for sweetness.
- Mix everything well, then add the sweetcorn, chickpeas and and potatoes and stir to combine.
- Pour in the water, cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens sightly.
- Serve in individual bowls, garnished with coriander and red onions.
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