Cholay - Indian Chick Pea Curry

This is a simple North Indian recipe that tastes great with jeera (cumin seed) rice, chapatis or naan. Incredible as a vegetarian substitute at a supper party. In the event that you've ever eaten this at a restaurant and preferred it, I can ensure you will find this recipe a lot better..!!



Serves 2-4 people

        Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw or 1/2 can cooked chick peas (also called garbanzo beans)
• 1tsp cumin seeds
• 1tsp mustard seeds
• 1 whole diced onion
• 2 cloves fresh grated garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 1/2 can diced plum tomatoes (or 1 diced fresh tomato)
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp haldi (turmeric)
• 1/2 tsp paprika/chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp yogurt
• Handful of freshly chopped coriander

         How to prepare:

• If you are using chick peas out of a bag, soak them overnight. Cook in pressure cooker or large pot until tender( usually about 10-12 in pressure cooker). Add a little salt.
• For the masala, in a pan heat the oil and butter on medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
• When they begin to sizzle add the onion. Once golden add the ginger and garlic.
• Cook for a couple more minutes. Then add the salt, garam masala, coriander powder and chilly powder. Mix well.
• Then add the tomatoes.
• Mix well and cook for about 3-5 minutes.
• Now time to add the cooked chick peas from the pressure cooker! Mix with the masala and add 1 cup of water. Bring to boil on high heat. Add the yogurt and mix.
• Sprinkle on the fresh coriander and you’re done.