Chana Batata, Chickpea and Potato Masala

by Anisa Karolia

Chana batata is a popular and comforting vegetarian starter. Chickpeas and diced potatoes are simmered in a rich and savoury tomato-based gravy. This dish is perfect for parties and get-togethers.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Heat a large pot on a medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cover with a lid. Once they start to pop, pour in the oil and add the curry leaves, passata and garlic paste. Cook the garlic for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 2

Add the ground spices and cook for 3–4 minutes until the tomato passata reduces and the spices are well incorporated. Add the tamarind sauce for tangyness, chilli sauce for extra kick if you like, and jaggery or sugar for sweetness. Mix everything well, then add the sweetcorn, chickpeas, Kala Chana and potatoes and stir to combine.

Step 3

Pour in 240ml water (if cooking for 4), cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens sightly. Serve in individual bowls, garnished with coriander and red onions.

  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 8 Curry Leaves, fresh if you can source them 1x Sainsbury's Curry Leaves 3g
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Turmeric 1x Sainsbury's Turmeric 48g
  • 300g Tomato Passata 1x Sainsbury's Italian Passata with Garlic 500g
  • 1.5 tsp Chilli Powder 1x Sainsbury's Mild Chilli Powder 44g
  • 3 tbsp Tamarind Sauce 1x Maggi Authentic Indian Tamarind Sauce 425g
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin 1x Sainsbury's Ground Cumin 43g
  • 150g Sweetcorn, drained weight 1x Sainsbury's Naturally Sweet Sweetcorn In Water 198g (157g*)
  • 1 tin Chickpeas, drained 1x Sainsbury's Chickpeas in Water 400g (240g*)
  • 300g Tinned Baby Potatoes, drained and halved 1x Stamford Street Co. Potatoes in Water 540g
  • 5g Fresh Coriander, finely chopped, to garnish 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
  • 1 Red Onion, finely diced, to garnish 1x Sainsbury's Red Onions Loose
  • 2 tbsp Oil 1x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste 1x KTC Minced Garlic Paste 210g
  • 1 tsp Hot Paprika 1x Sainsbury's Hot Paprika 44g
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar, or jaggery 1x Sainsbury's White Granulated Sugar 500g
  • 1 tin Kala Chana, drained 1x KTC Kala Chana 400g
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds 1x Fudco Brown Mustard Seeds 100g
  • 1tsp Ground Coriander 1x Sainsbury's Ground Coriander 36g
  • 3 tbsp Chilli Sauce 1x Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce 220ml
  • Maldon salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
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