Aloo Chana (Chickpeas with Potatoes)

Aloo Chana (Chickpeas with Potatoes)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic (chopped or crushed)
  • 1 medium tomato (or a 14.5 oz. can)
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp red chile powder
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 2 small green chiles, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 can of chickpeas
  • 2 large potatoes cut into cubes (can pre-cook it for speed)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Rice (jasmine rice goes well with this)

Heat oil, saute onions and garlic until soft and brown (careful not to burn). Add tomatoes, spices and salt and stir. Add chiles, chickpeas and potato and cook until potato is tender. Add lemon juice right before serving. Serve over rice.