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We love curry, but prefer to create our own blend of spices. Paired with the coconut milk, they help create a fiery yet sweet potato curry. If you like your curry really hot, feel free to amp up the cayenne pepper!

Spicy Potato Curry

4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
2 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (Increase for more heat)
1 can (2 cups) organic chick peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (398 mL) coconut milk
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1. Place peeled and chopped potatoes into a medium-sized pot. Cover potatoes with salted water. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Drain.
2. While potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions in oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the salt, pepper, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the potatoes and chickpeas. Sir in the tomato sauce and fresh lemon juice.
6. Add coconut milk and allow curry to simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Taste curry and add more garam masala, cayenne pepper, salt or black pepper if desired.
Serves 4.

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Originally published in Culinaire Magazine.