Spiced Chickpeas in Sauce (Chana Masala)
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Course : Vegetarian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup dried chickpeas
2 Teaspoons canola oil
1 Teaspoon cumin seed
1 Teaspoon turmeric
1 dash asafetida
1 Teaspoon red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon fresh ginger root -- shredded
2 Teaspoons fresh ginger root -- shredded
1 medium green chile -- minced
1 small tomato -- chopped
3 Tablespoons lemon or lime juice
2 Tablespoon cilantro
 

Preparation:

Wash the chickpeas and soak overnight. Drain. Heat oil in a nonstick saucepan. Add cumin, turmeric, asafetida, red pepper and salt. Stir until cumin seeds crackle. Add chickpeas and cover with water by 2". Add 1 T. ginger, chile, and tomato. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours or until the chickpeas are tender. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with lemon juice, remaining ginger, and cilantro.