Chickpeas - Indian Style
Recipe comes from Arora Creationsj spice packet for making Punjabi Chole.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
In Spice Packet (unknown proportions):
- roasted cumin
- amchur powder (adds tartness without liquid)
- roasted coriander
- black salt
- ground chiles
- salt
- ground mustard seeds
- black pepper
- cinnamon
- cardamon
- cloves
Other Ingredients:
- 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 c. chopped ginger
- 1/2 c. chopped onion
- 2 diced plum tomatoes
- 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
- chopped green chilies (optionals)
- 3 c. boiled chick peas or 30 oz canned chick peas, drained and rinsed
Directions:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat for 1 minute. Add ginger, 1/4 c. chopped onions, 1 tomato, green chili and let simmer for 1 minute.
- Add chick peas and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Spice Blend and continue stirring for 2-3 minutes. Full packet is 0.8 oz. can add less for milder flavor.
- Mix in remaining chopped onion and tomatoes, stir evenly until desired texture and remove from heat.
- Garnish with cilantro. Serve.
Serving suggestions:
- Hot rice or Indian bread
- Plain yogurt
- Potatoes, kale