Trinidad-Style Aloo and Channa

Name: Trinidad-Style Aloo and Channa
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable; 2 tablespoons curry powder, preferably Chief brand (see headnote); may substitute Madras curry powder; 4 to 5 (about 2 pounds) large Yukon Gold potatoes, well scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 3/4 teaspoons fine salt, divided, plus more as needed; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 2/3 cups water, divided, plus more as needed; One (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 5 large cloves garlic, minced or finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon chopped habanero chile pepper (about 1/2 chile), seeded and minced, or a few dashes of fruit-forward hot sauce, such as Yellowbird habanero hot sauce; Fresh chopped cilantro or scallions, for garnish (optional); Naan or cooked brown rice, for serving

Instructions

Trinidadian Chief brand curry, with its unique combination of bright and smoky spices, gives this vegan potato and chickpea stew a touch of the unexpected.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:29:49 GMT