Khatte Channe
Serves:
Ingredients:
4
c
Cooked chick peas, reserve
-- the stock
1
tb
Tamarind paste
1/2
c
Light vegetable oil
1 1/2
c
Thinly sliced onions
2
ts
Minced garlic
1/2
ts
Turmeric
1/2
ts
Red pepper
1
c
Chopped tomatoes
1
tb
Ginger, grated
1 1/4
ts
Garam masala
1 1/4
ts
Ground cumin
Method:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat & fry the onions for 20 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add garlic & cook for 2 minutes.
Add turmeric & pepper.
Stir rapidly for a moment, then add the tomatoes & ginger.
Cook for about 5 minutes (the fat should be separating from the gravy).
Add tamarind & about 1 cup of the chick pea stock.
Cover & simmer gently for 15 minutes.
Add chick peas, garam masala & cumin.
Cook for 10 minutes.
Check for salt.
Serve garnished with onion slices & shredded green chilies.
Serve with Poori.