Black Chickpeas
2012-09-24- Cuisine: Pakistani
- Skill Level: Intermediate
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Ingredients
- Kala chana (black chickpeas) - washed and soaked in water overnight 2 cups
- Vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil 3 tbsps
- Cumin seeds 1 tsp
- Green chillies slit lengthwise 2
- Fresh grated ginger 3 tbsps
- Finely chopped garlic 2 tbsp
- Onion chopped fine 1 large
- Coriander powder 2 tsps
- Cumin powder 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
- Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
- Tomatoes chopped into 1" cubes 2 medium
- Fresh chopped coriander leaves 1/4 cup
- Juice of 1/2 a lime or lemon
- Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Boil the chickpeas in a pressure cooker or large pan till soft. Drain and keep aside for later. Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan and when it is hot, add the cumin seeds. Cook till they splutter.
Step 2
Add the green chillies and cook till they stop spluttering. Now add the ginger and garlic and fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the onion and fry till soft.
Step 3
Add the boiled chickpeas, coriander, cumin, turmeric, red chilli, raw mango powders and mix well.
Step 4
Cook for 2 minutes and then add the tomatoes, chopped coriander and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes more.
Step 5
Turn off the fire and garnish with the lime juice