Indian Khatte Chole (Hot and Sour Chickpeas)

Delicious Indian flavoured chickpea stew. Serve with Nan Bread or Chapati and yogurt.
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Serves:
- Yields:
- Units:
2
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ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped
- 2 large tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 -2 spicy green chili, seeded and finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
directions
- Heat oil, keep about 2 tbsp of the onion aside and fry the rest over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes, until tinged brown.
- Add the tomatoes, cook for another 5 minutes, until soft. Stir frequently, mashing the tomatoes to a pulp.
- Stir in coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and cinnamon. Add the chickpeas (including can liquid). Add salt to taste.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add some water if the mixture becomes too dry.
- Meanwhile mix together the chillies, ginger, lemon juice, cilantro, and remaining onion.
- Just before serving, and the ginger and onion mixture. Mix well.
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