Punjabi Chana(Spicy Garbanzo Beans) - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 can garbanzo beans
2 tsp. oil or enough to saute
1/2 tsp. cumin seed
1/4 tsp. black mustard seed
1/2 onion, chopped
1 small hot green chili, seeds removed, minced
1 pod garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 c. tomatoes, chopped (with liquid)
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1 to 2 Tbsp. Chana Masala (if available)*
1 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice (optional)
Preparation
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Drain and rinse garbanzo beans.
Set aside.
Heal oil in skillet over medium flame.
When hot, add cumin and black mustard seed.
When the mustard has stopped popping, add the onion, chili and garlic.
Saute until the onion is clear.
Add to the saute, the garbanzo beans.
Saute for 1 minute.
Add tomato, salt, turmeric and Chana Masala*.
Toss seasonings with beans.
Add enough water to make a gravy (about 1/2 cup).
Cook until liquid becomes a nice spicy gravy, 5 minutes or so.
Before serving, top with butter and lemon juice.
Serve immediately with rice or chapati.
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