Kala Chana Masala/Sukhe Kale Chane (Spiced Brown Chickpeas)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light cooking oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp amchoor powder
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- salt to taste
- 2 cups dried brown chickpeas soaked for at least 5-6 hours and boiled till tender
- finely chopped fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- wedges of fresh lemon for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed pan and add in cumin seeds. As soon as they start to sizzle, sauté ginger, garlic and onions until lightly browned and tender.
- Mix in spices, tomato paste and salt, and fry for a minute or two to mix well with the onions.
- Add in cooked chickpeas, give it a good mix and cook covered to 2-3 minutes on low heat so that the flavours can penetrate throughout. Add in a splash of water and give it amix again if it starts to stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges, and serve warm.