Garbanzo and Potato Curry

Ingredients:

  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (I prefer coconut)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 4 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp garam masala, or similar
  • 1, 1 inch, piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz of canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup of frozen peas
  • 14 oz of canned coconut milk

(Most ingredients can be found at local Asian markets or ordered online, but most spices can be substituted for commonly found alternatives)

Directions:

  1. Prepare ingredients as instructed above
  2. Place the potatoes into a large pot or frying pan and cover with salted water
  3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes
  4. Drain and allow to steam dry for a couple of minutes
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat
  6. Stir in the onion and garlic, cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent (about 5 minutes)
  7. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, curry powder, garam masala, ginger, and salt
  8. Cook for 2 minutes and then add the remaining ingredients
  9. Bring the mixture to a simmer for 5 to 10 minutes and then serve

(Original recipe from allrecipes found on citations page)