Curried Whole Chick Peas(Chole)

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CURRIED WHOLE CHICK PEAS (CHOLE)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ethnic Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 c Chick peas
5 1/2 c Water
1 ea Bay leaf
5 tb Ghee
1 ea 2" cinnamon stick
6 ea Black peppercorns
1/2 ts Black cardamom seeds
8 ea Whole cloves
1 tb Whole cumin seeds
1 tb Grated ginger
1 t Minced green chili
1 t Turmeric
1 1/2 ts Hungarian paprika
1 tb Coriander
1/2 ts Cayenne
1/8 ts Asafetida
1 ea Large tomato, diced
1 t Salt
3 tb Lemon juice
3 tb Coarsely chopped coriander

Rinse the chick peas & soak them. Drain well. Add
the chick peas to the water with the bay leaf & a
small amount of ghee. Bring to a boil & simmer for 1
hour. Drain & reserve the liquid.

Using a mortar & pestle, grind the cinnamon stick,
peppercorns, cardamom, cloves & cumin seeds. Heat 3
tb ghee in a skillet. When hot, stir in the ginger
root, chilies & fry till browned. Remove from heat &
sprinkle in the turmeric, paprika, coriander, cayenne
& asafetida. Return to heat & add diced tomato. Stir
fry for 4 to 5 minutes.

Stir in salt, chick peas, 1/2 cup of reserved cooking
water & lemon juice. Simmer till the liquid has
appreciably thickened. Sprinkle with the crushed
spices & serve.

Yamuna Devi, "The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking"



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