Channa Masala

I just love this spicy dish, it tastes absolutely fantastic especially when nice and hot! YUM!

INGREDIENTS

2 cups chickpeas, boiled or drained from the can
1 large onion, chopped fine
2 tomatoes, skin removed then chopped fine
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. grated raw mango
4 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. garlic paste
2-3 chopped green chilies
1 tbsp. coriander powder
2 tsp. of cumin powder
½ tsp. red chili powder
½ tsp. of turmeric powder
1 tsp. of cumin seeds (optional)
1 tsp. garam masala
juice of half a lemon
salt

INSTRUCTIONS

First, mix all the powdered spices n cumin seeds with a bit of water and set aside.

Heat the oil then add the onions, stir fry them until soft, then add the garlic paste. Fry for a minute then add the tomatoes, tomato paste, grated mango and the spice paste. Cook together until the tomatoes are soft and mushy, then add the chickpeas, chopped chilies, salt and water.

Cook together covered for about 10 minutes on medium heat until the sauce thickens, then uncover and let it cook for another 5-10 minutes. Taste and adjust spices and salt. Squeeze the lemon juice and turn off the heat. Garnish with coriander and serve hot!

TIP: You can add limro/curry leaves to this recipe if you like.