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Trini Chana and Aloo

Trini Chana aloo, or bean curd in coconut milk, is a fresh, flavorful start to lunch on a spring day, and it’s incredible when paired with watermelon and green relish.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 8 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain soy milk

¼ cup water

½ cup blanched, shelled pea pods

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

½ cup roasted, skinned, and peeled fresh bell peppers, finely chopped

¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves

  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the soy milk, water, pea pods, garlic, cilantro, peppers, mint, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the cream cheese and whisk until blended. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the corn tortilla chips, corn and chana masala; add 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture, and mix thoroughly.
  • Serve on a plate covered with a cooling sheet. Garnish each serving with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro.