Kabli chana (curried chickpeas)

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonMustard seeds
++ (black or yellow)
2eachesTb Olive oil
1pinchCrushed red chili flakes
½cupMinced shallots
4cupsCooked chickpeas
½teaspoonTurmeric
½teaspoonCumin powder
¼teaspoonGinger powder
1pinchSea salt
¼cupChopped fresh cilantro

Directions

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

Serve this hearty garbanzo bean dish with a salad and Indian flatbread. In a large saucepan, fry mustard seeds in oil until they begin to pop. Add chili and shallots and saute until shallots are soft. Add chickpeas, turmeric, cumin, ginger, salt and enough water to prevent sticking. Simmer for 15 minutes, sprinkle with cilantro and serve. Per serving: 543 cal, 27 g prot, 89 mg sod, 84 g carb, 13 g fat, 0 mg chol, 94 mg calcium HINT: Serve over hot basmati rice.

Source: Vegetarian Gourmet, Autumn 1993 Typed for you by Karen Mintzias

Submitted By SAM WARING On 5-27-95