Trinidad-style aloo and channa infuses an Indian classic with Caribbean flavor
Brigid Washington, The Washington Post
Jan. 22, 2021
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Trinidad-Style Aloo and Channa.Photo by Justin Tsucalas for The Washington Post.
There s no denying the simplicity of Trinidad-style aloo and channa. Creamy Yukon Gold potatoes are coated in curry powder, then simmered until soft. Canned chickpeas are added, and the whole pot is then zapped with a bright burst of aromatics and heat.
This vegan mash-up is both fortifying and forgiving; it sticks to one s bones without requiring much elbow grease. However, behind the no-frills ingredient list and everyday ease is something more galvanizing - an unlikely story of origin that traveled across the seas.
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