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    Khatte Channe


    Source of Recipe


    Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"

    List of Ingredients




    4 c Cooked chick peas, reserve - the stock
    1 tb Tamarind paste
    1/2 c Light vegetable oil
    1 1/2 c Thinly sliced onions
    2 ts Minced garlic
    1/2 ts Turmeric
    1/2 ts Red pepper
    1 c Chopped tomatoes
    1 tb Ginger, grated
    1 1/4 ts Garam masala
    1 1/4 ts Ground cumin


    Recipe



    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat & fry the onions for 20 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Add garlic & cook for 2 minutes. Add turmeric & pepper. Stir rapidly for a moment, then add the tomatoes & ginger. Cook for about 5 minutes (the fat should be separating from the gravy).
    Add tamarind & about 1 cup of the chick pea stock. Cover & simmer gently for 15 minutes. Add chick peas, garam masala & cumin. Cook for 10 minutes. Check for salt. Serve garnished with onion slices & shredded green chilies. Serve with Poori.

 

 

 


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