Tuesday 28 September 2010

Chana Masala

Chickpeas stir fried in spices and herbs
Ingredients
500gms boiled chickpeas
2med red onions finely chopped
1tbsp crushed garlic
1tbsp crushed ginger
1tbsp fresh green chillies finely chopped (optional)
1tsp cumin seeds
2tsp ground coriander
1tsp garam masala
1 tsp mango powder (amchur)
1tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp chilli powders
1tsp pomegranate powder (anardana)
1tsp dried mint
15gms dried fenugreek (kasuri methi)
5tbsp sunflower oil
50ml water
1tbsp fresh lemon juice
1½ tsp salt

Preparation

Heat up the oil in a large deep non-stick frying pan. Add in the cumin seeds and stir fry for 20-30 seconds.

Add the in the onions, garlic, ginger, chillies and sauté for around 10 minutes.

Sprinkle in all the dried spices, herbs and stir fry for a minute, then pour in the water and stir thoroughly.

Add the chickpeas, salt, fresh lemon juice, mix together and cook for 10 minutes before serving hot.

Chana Masala with added cooked potatoes