Shandana's Chatt

Recipe received from a friend in grad school. Easy to make and quite good; I like it either cold or hot.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 45  ounces red kidney beans
• 2  baking potatoes, peeled, cooked, & diced
• 1  cup chopped tomato
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1  tablespoon tamarind paste
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons chat masala
• 1⁄2 cup hot water
• 2  teaspoons sugar (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)

Directions

1. Combine hot water, tamarind, chat, sugar, and chili powder; stir to mix well; let stand.
2. Drain 2 cans of red kidney beans; do not drain the 3rd can.
3. In large bowl, combine beans,potatoes, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro; pour sauce over all, stirring to mix well.
4. May be served immediately or chilled for 4-5 hours.
5. Garnish w/ finely chopped tomato, onion, and cilantro.
6. If too sour, add a little more sugar.