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Spicy Black Chickpeas

Smita
Black chickpeas coated in a spicy, flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine Indian Cuisine.
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 Cups Black Chickpeas(Kala Chana)
  • 2 Medium Onion(sliced)
  • 1 Big tomato(sliced)
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste.
  • 2 Green Chillies(chopped)
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Red Chilli Powder(optional)
  • 1 Tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 Tsp Dry Mango Powder/Anardana Powder
  • 1 Tsp Cumin Powder Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Mustard Oil /Oil of your choice.
  • 2 Small Bay leaves
  • 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Dry Red Chilli
  • Pinch Of Asafoetida.
  • 3-4 Lemon /Lime Wedges
  • ½ Cup Freshly Chopped Cilantro Leaves.
  • 1 Small Onion(Sliced)
  • 1 Green Chilli or Jalapeno sliced

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and soak the black chickpeas overnight or 8 hours.
  • Boil the black chickpeas with 4 cups of water in Instant pot .Boil them for 20 minutes or till they are cooked but not mushy.
  • After the steam comes naturally ,remove it in a bowl and keep them aside.
  • Take a Pan /Wok .Add oil to it. When its hot add bay leaf ,dry red chilli and cumin seeds to it .
  • Add chopped onion to it .Saute it for 2-3 minutes on low /medium flame till onion looks light brown.
  • Add ginger garlic paste to it .Saute it till it looks mixed with onion and raw smell is gone.It will take around 1 minute.
  • Add turmeric powder ,coriander ,cumin powder ,red chilli , powder ,Dry mango powder and chopped green chilli to it .
  • Stir it on low medium flame till all the spices looks cooked.
  • Add chopped tomato to it .Mix it with all the other spices and cook for 3-4 minute .If you think your spice mix is burning or sticking to the pan ,add 2 tbsp of water to it .Stir it .At this time add 1 tsp of oil to it .
  • When its cooked in next 5-6 minute. It will release the oil.
  • Mix boiled chickpeas at this time .Add garam masala to it.
  • Now add water to it .i have kept it little dry but you can add 2 cups of water for curry consistency.
  • Let it cook for 4-5 minute or till it reaches the consistency of your liking.
  • Taste the seasoning ,if you have to adjust ,adjust it now.
  • Garnish with green chillis ,cilantro leaves and lemon wedges.
  • Serve .
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