Ingredients
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1 cup kabuli channa, soaked overnight (white chickpeas)
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1 large tomatoes, chopped
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1 small onion, sliced into rings (for garnishing)
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cilantro, chopped (for garnishing)
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1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
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3 green chilies, chopped
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1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
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1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
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1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
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1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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3 -4 pinches asafoetida powder (hing)
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2 tablespoons tamarind extract
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2 tablespoons oil
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1 tablespoon ghee
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1 teaspoon red chili powder
Instructions
- Pressure cook the chickpeas till soft (about 4-5 whistles).
- Heat oil in a large and heavy bottomed saucepan.
- Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
- Allow to crackle and splutter.
- Add ginger, garlic, chopped onions and asafoetida.
- Fry till onions are lightly browned.
- Add all dry masala, except cinnamon and clove (powdered).
- Stir well, add tomatoes and cook till oil separates.
- Drain chickpeas, add to the skillet and stir in well.
- Add tamarind extract.
- Mix and cook till fairly dry.
- Keep aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat ghee and add the cinnamon and clove (powdered) and chillies.
- Allow to pop a bit, then add to the skillet containing the chickpeas.
- Stir gently till well mixed.
- Garnish with cilantro and onion rings.
- Serve hot with naan or rotis.
- Notes: If you love mushrooms as much as I do, then, you have my permission to add them to the skillet after step number 4!