"kwalitys" chickpeas

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 Tbsp Oil1 Tbsp Cumin Seeds1/4 tsp black peppercorns4 whole cloves4 green cardamom pods3 whole dried red chiles1.5 inch piece ginger root, peeled and minced4 fresh or 6 frozen curry leaves (optional)2 red onions, finely chopped (about 2 cups)3 fresh hot green chiles, sliced 1.5 tsp salt2 tsp dried mango powder (or juice of one lemon)2 tsp dried pomegranate powder ( or juice of one lemon)2 tsp toasted ground cumin seeds.5 tsp turmeric1 tsp garam masala.5 tsp cayenne.5 tsp ground black pepper1.5 cups water3 (19oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Directions

*Combine the oil, cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns and red chiles on med high heat until seeds start popping
*Add ginger and curry leaves (if using) and cook 30 seconds
*Add onions, green chiles and salt, turn heat to low and caramelize onions slowly, about 15-20 minutes
*Add mango and pomegranate powders (or lemon juice), as well as toasted cumin, turmeric & half the garam masala. Cook 30 seconds
*Stir in the cayenne & black peppers, the water, and all but a half cup of the chickpeas
*Mash the remaining chickpeas and add to the pan with the last of the garam masala. Simmer 10-15 minutes. Adjust seasoning

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EDEROSIER01.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

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