Horrific History: The Bhopal Disaster - Spicy Potato Curry

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Imagine coming home from work, dealing with the family and all that goes into the nightly routine, and then finally settling into your own bed for a relaxing nights sleep in the shadow of a decrepit chemical plant that is one small error away from killing you and everyone you whole dear.
In this year's edition of "Horrific History," the Hungry Historian brings to you a terrifying tale from the scariest and largest threat to us today - corporate greed and it's impact on humanity.
Before there was Chernobyl, there was Bhopal.
This December 3rd will mark the fortieth anniversary of a massive toxic gas leak from Union Carbide Corporation’s chemical plant in Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India that killed almost 4,000, and caused significant terror and premature death for countless thousands more.
The disaster indicated a need for enforceable international standards for environmental safety, preventative strategies to avoid similar accidents, and industrial disaster preparedness. Not to mention that whole deal about a “first world corporation setting up shop in a third world country in order to skirt the usual worker safety standards” deal.
As a featured recipe, Chef Money is dipping into the local cuisine and bringing to you a Spicy Potato Curry, that will not only please those who love a little heat in their dish, but it's also a great vegan option, too!
Spicy Potato Curry
Ingredients:

• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

Cheers!
** Directions and Chef tips available within episode! **