Chana Chaat (Jeweled Salad) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, (from about 2 juicy limes)
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, tightly packed
• 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups drained, canned chickpeas
• 1 cup pomegranate arils
• 1/4 cup shallots, finely diced
• 1/4 cup cilantro stems, finely chopped (reserve leaves for other use)
• 4 fresh mint leaves chiffonade, plus a few left whole for garnish