Alu Kabli – Bengali Potato and Chickpea Salad - Potatoes USA - Philippines

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
• 2 dried red chilies or 3/4 teaspoon red cayenne powder
• 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 Tablespoons tamarind paste or lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black or pink salt
• 3/4 lb. red skinned or other potatoes
• 3/4 cup cooked or canned chickpeas
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 2 or 3 green chilies, minced
• 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 2 Tablespoons toasted peanuts (optional)