Showing posts with label Chickpeas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chickpeas. Show all posts

Friday, March 9, 2012

Spicy Chickpeas

This is one of my favourite recipes.....very very easy to make and very delicious. Hmmm.... I dont remember the source of this recipe as I had written this in my cookbook long back...






















































What you need -

Chickpeas - 1cup
Ajwain - 1/2 tsp
Garlic - 1tsp finely chopped
Ginger - 1tsp finely chopped
Red chilli Powder - 3/4 tsp
Amchoor Powder - 3/4 tsp
Garam Masala - 1tsp
Cumin seeds - 3/4 tsp
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Oil
Salt to taste

Procedure-

Soak chickpeas in water for about 5-6 hours.

Pressure cook chickpeas with ajwain and garlic.

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and ginger and stir fry for a minute or so. Now, add amchur powder, turmeric and cooked chickpeas and mix well. Sprinkle garam masala, salt, red chilli powder and mix well. Slightly mash the chickpeas with a spoon. Cook till the dish becomes dark in colour.

Garnish with finely chopped onions and green chilli before serving.