Chana Batata, Chickpea and Potato Masala

by Anisa Karolia
Star 4.0
    15m prep time
    45m total time
    Easy level
    20 ingredients

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