From the Kitchen: Curry Channa and Potatoes

Curious as to what we make in our kitchen? We’ll you’re in luck! Check out this curry channa (chickpeas) and potato recipe from our From the Kitchen series - these are tasty recipes that we try at home. After all, the only thing better than making food, is eating it! For additional information on the uses and benefits of curry, check out our flavor guide. Don’t miss a recipe. Sign up here to get our recipe alerts!

You’ve seen us make curry chicken wings. Now we’re at it again with our curry channa and potatoes. In Trini speak, channa is our way of saying chickpeas. While this delectable dish serves as a great accompaniment to meat, it is very hearty and also tastes great with rice, vegetables, or bread.

See below for the video and recipe.

Recipe (Serves 3 - 4 people )

Ingredients

• 2 potatoes, diced

• 1 can of channa (chickpeas)

• 2.5 tablespoons of Madras Curry

• 0.5 teaspoons of cumin

• 2 tablespoons of olive or avocado oil

• Water as needed

• Onions and bell peppers to taste

• Herbs and spices to taste

• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Add madras curry to 3 tablespoons of water. Stir until you get a well mixed paste

2. Add oil to a pot on medium heat.

3. Once oil is hot, add herbs and peppers to the pot, and stir for 1 minute

4. Add curry paste to the pot, and stir for 2 minutes

5. Add potatoes and channa to the pot and stir until well covered in the paste

6. Add water as needed to create a sauce (about 1 cup) and stir

7. Add in cumin and salt to taste

8. Continue stirring until the potatoes and channa are thoroughly cooked

9. Remove from heat and enjoy!

Take it up a notch

Want to know how to eat curry channa and potatoes? See below for some options on how to enjoy them:

• Serve with curry chicken wings

• Serve alongside veggies

• Pair with staples such as rice or potatoes

• Eat with some roti or bread

Camella’s Kitchen is run by two ladies from Trinidad and Tobago. Based out of Prince George’s County, Maryland, we’re living our sauciest lives by bringing our bold Caribbean flavors to you! How will you #BeCamellaSaucy? Tell us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube!