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CHANA PUNJABI

1 Tbsp. oil                             1/2 tsp. garam masala
1 medium onion, chopped                 2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp. ground coriander seeds           2 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. turmeric                       1/8 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt                             1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 cup liquid                          1 green chili, chopped

2 cans chick-peas                       1 cup liquid
1 tsp. lemon juice                      2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

Heat oil, and saute onions until translucent. Add garlic, ginger and chili and saute for 3 minutes until soft and fragrant. Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes become soft. Add chili powder, salt, ground coriander, garam masala and turmeric. Drain the chick-peas (save the drained liquid) add and bring to a boil and cook until sauce thickens (20 minutes). Add up to 2 cups of the chick-pea liquid and cook for aan additional 20 minutes. Add lemon juice and coriander, adjust salt and serve hot with rice. Serves 8.



Raj Kumar Rajendran 2009-11-14