Punjabi Chana(Spicy Garbanzo Beans)
- 1 can garbanzo beans
- 2 tsp. oil or enough to saute
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seed
- 1/4 tsp. black mustard seed
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 small hot green chili, seeds removed, minced
- 1 pod garlic, minced
- 1/2 to 3/4 c. tomatoes, chopped (with liquid)
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp. turmeric
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. Chana Masala (if available)*
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice (optional)
- Drain and rinse garbanzo beans.
- Set aside.
- Heal oil in skillet over medium flame.
- When hot, add cumin and black mustard seed.
- When the mustard has stopped popping, add the onion, chili and garlic.
- Saute until the onion is clear.
- Add to the saute, the garbanzo beans.
- Saute for 1 minute.
- Add tomato, salt, turmeric and Chana Masala*.
- Toss seasonings with beans.
- Add enough water to make a gravy (about 1/2 cup).
- Cook until liquid becomes a nice spicy gravy, 5 minutes or so.
- Before serving, top with butter and lemon juice.
- Serve immediately with rice or chapati.
garbanzo beans, oil, cumin, black mustard seed, onion, green chili, garlic, tomatoes, salt, turmeric, chana masala, butter, lemon
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=842504 (may not work)