Aloo Channa Tarkari (Potato and Garbanzo Beans in a Curry)

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg potato, boiled and cubed
• 1 cup garbanzo beans
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon red chilies, crushed
• 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/2-1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice
• yellow food coloring

Directions

1. 1

   heat oil and add cumin, fennel, fenugreek, mustard seeds - stir fry 1-2 mins till fragnant and crackling.

2. 2

   add cubed potatoes and garbanzo beans and 2 - 2 1/2 cups of water and salt.

3. 3

   add a drop or two of food color, crushed black pepper, crushed red chillies and turmeric.

4. 4

   cover and let the potatoes and garbanzo cook about 10 mins or until the curry seems to thicken a little.

5. 5

   with the back of a spoon, mash some of the potatoes and beans, add a little more water and let cook another 10 - 15 mins till the curry has thickened.

6. 6

   mix in lemon juice, stir well.

7. 7

   pour into serving dish, garnish with mint leaves and serve.