Ingredients:
2 cups dried chick peas
3 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin
1 large onion - chopped
2.5 cm piece ginger – chopped
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Combine with 2 tbsp water to make a fine paste:
1 tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
¼ tsp chili powder
Cooking Method:
Boil chick peas in 6 cups water and salt. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Heat ghee in a saucepan and fry cumin for 1 minute.
Add onion and ginger and fry until the onion is golden.
Add paste to the pan and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add chick peas and liquid and bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chick peas are tender. Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve.
