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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup chickpeas |
2 1/2 cups water |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon turmeric |
1/4 cup ghee |
1 pinch cumin seed |
1 pinch asafetida powder |
1 1/4 teaspoons gingerroot, grated |
1 bay leaf |
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh coconut, chopped |
2 1/2 tablespoons raisins |
1 1/4 cups green peas |
1/4 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon garam masala |
Directions:
1. Soak chickpeas for at least 2 hours, drain and rinse. 2. Bring to a boil in the water and add the salt and turmeric. 3. Boil hard for 5 minutes and remove any scum that forms on the surface. 4. Reduce heat and simmer until tender. 5. This will take about 1 hour, but it can take longer if your peas are old. 6. When tender, remove from the heat. 7. Heat ghee in a large pot. 8. Add cumin seeds, asafetida, ginger and bay leaf. 9. Fry for a few seconds, stirring as the spices cook. 10. Add the coconut, raisins and peas. 11. Cook over a medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. 12. Stir in the cooked chickpeas, followed by the rest of the ingredients. 13. Simmer for another 15 minutes and serve. |
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