Chickpea curry

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupCooked chickpeas
2largesOnions
2eachesDried red chilies
¼poundsGinger
3eachesGarlic cloves
½teaspoonMustard powder
1teaspoonCumin
½teaspoonTurmeric
¼teaspoonCinnamon
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
Salt, to taste
1mediumTomato

Directions

Peel and cut onion. Cut ginger into small pieces. Put these ingredients, along with garlic cloves, mustard powder, and cumin powder in a blender. Blend into a paste.

Cut tomato into small pieces.

Over a medium heat add oil to a pan. Saute the condiments.

When the spices become thick add cut tomato. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.

Add cooked chickpeas. Turn over contents of pan. Add 2 tablespoons of water and salt. Add cinnamon powder and turmeric powder. Stir the pan. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve hot or warm.

Anadi Naik in "Vegetarian Journal Reports" Posted by Karen Mintzias Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 05-25-95