Chickpeas Masala

Method

-Cooking chickpeas-

Step 1

Pressure cook or steam the chickpeas till they are cooked. (If pressure cooking, then cook the chickpeas in 1.25 cups of water).

Step 2

Set aside the chickpeas once cooked.

-Making Chickpeas Masala-

Step 1

On a pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add the chopped onions and fry till they become translucent.

Step 2

Add the fennel seeds and coriander seeds to the pan. Fry till they become aromatic.

Step 3

Add chopped ginger and garlic, and fry for another 1 to 2 minutes. Stir and mix it well with the rest of the mixture.

Step 4

Fry the masala on a low flame.

Step 5

Let the masala mixture cool.

Step 6

Then make a smooth paste of the masala ingredients in the grinder/blender with ½ to 2/3 cup water.

-Making Chickpeas-

Step 1

In another pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add the chopped onions and sauté till they turn translucent.

Step 2

Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté for 2 to 3 mins or until they soften.

Step 3

Pour the ground masala paste and fry it for 1 to 2 mins.

Step 4

Add the turmeric powder, curry powder and red chilli powder. Mix the powders well with the paste.