Chickpea Masala

I got this recipe off my friend's blog, and it's been a family favorite!  She has a bunch of other good recipes (though not vegan) on there: skimpypantry.blogspot.com

Serves 4

3-4 med. potatoes

3 minced garlic cloves

1/4 t ginger powder

1 T curry powder

1/2 t. cinnamon

1t salt

1/4 c. veg oil

1 3/4 c. water, divided

1 onion, chopped

1t cumin

1 (15 oz) can chick peas/garbanzo beans

1/2c frozen peas

1/2c chopped fresh cilantro

Cut potatoes in to 1" cubes. cover w/cold water, set aside.

Puree garlic, ginger, curry, cinnam, salt, oil, 1/4c water until smooth.  Transfer to pot, cook until thickened slightly, abt. 1 min.  

Add onion, stir till soft.  Drain potatoes and add to onion mixture.  Add cumin.  Cook abt 10 min, until potatoes are barely tender.  Add chickpeas and 1 1/2c water.  Simmer till potatoes are tender, abt 20-25 min.  Add frozen peas and cook covered 3 min.  Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.