Channa Dal (curried Chickpeas)

Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, washed and drained
• 5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh leaves chopped
• salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 put chickpeas in a bowl. add enough cold water to cover and soak overnight.
• 2 to cook, drain chickpeas. place chickpeas, water, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cayenne in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. reduce heat to low, cover pan, and simmer for about 1 hour.
• 3 in a large saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat. add cumin seed and cook for 1 minute. add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until onion turns golden brown.
• 4 add chickpeas and cooking liquid to onion mixture. turn heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. cover pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until chickpeas are tender but not mushy. mix well.
• 5 place chickpeas in a serving dish and sprinkle with cilantro leaves.