Minty Kidney Beans and Potatoes

Robust and assertive, this curry packs quite a punch and easily can be the only game in town, especially at your weekday dinner table. For a complete meal, serve it in large individual bowls with either bread or rice on the side. (My preference is a loaf of freshly baked crusty French bread from the bakery. Slice it into ½-inch-thick slices, warm them briefly in the oven, and dunk them into the curry to mop up the sauce between spoonfuls of minty-flavored kidney beans and potatoes.)