Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cans garbanzo beans
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 regular tea bag
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 3 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 Serrano chili pepper chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • pinch of asofetida ((hing))
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 4 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1 inch ginger chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • Chopped onion (cilantro and lime juice for garnish)

Instruction

  • Pressure cook the garbanzo beans with a cup of water, tea bag, cloves, cardamom and bay leaf and cinnamon for about 2 whistles or till the beans are very soft and easily mash-able.
  • Discard the tea bag, cloves, cardamom and bay leaf. Mash some of the beans.
  • In a large pan, heat the oil at medium heat and add hing(asafetida), chopped onions and Serrano chili pepper.
  • Cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the onion starts to get soft and golden .
  • Add in the spices( cumin , coriander, turmeric) , ginger and garlic and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in the tomatoes and salt and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the cooked garbanzo beans and mix well. Check for salt and spice. Add more salt or red chili powder if needed.
  • Cook on medium low heat, covered for 10-15 minutes or until the gravy thickens to a consistency you like.
  • Serve hot and Garnish with chopped onions, cilantro and lime juice !
  • Enjoy with Puri, Naan, Roti or Basmati Rice!