Black Chickpeas Sauteed
This is one easy and healthy recipe cooked from boiled black chickpeas sauted in onion and tomato along with all spices.
Servings: 4 People
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Black Chickpeas (Soaked & Boiled)
- 1 Onion
- 1 Tomato
- 1 inch Ginger
- 4 Garlic pods
- 5-6 Curry Leaves
- 1 tsp Garam Masalaa
- 2 tsp Curry Paste (Optional)
- 2 tbsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 Bay Leaf (Tejpatta)
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp Cumin Powder
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped
Instructions
- Soak black chickpeas for 8 hours or over night. Pressure cook the soaked peas for 8 - 10 whistles.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add tej patta or bay leaf, cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Then add chopped onions, ginger, garlic and saute till onions are translucent. Add chopped tomatoes and saute till they are soft.
- If you are using curry paste then add it now. If not using curry paste then directly add the spices like coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt. Mix well. Add garam masala or chana masala.
- Add boiled chickpeas to the pan and saute for 2 minutes. you can add 1/4 cup water and let it simmer and infuse with spices.
- You can add boiled potatoes here and simmer for 5 minutes. Add chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Notes
Happy Cooking Friends :)