Safaid Channe

Ingredients

800 gr chick peas
240 ml chick pea stock
60 ml vegetable oil
240 gr onions
6 gr garlic
30 gr ginger
4 gr coriander
1 gr cardamom
7 ml lemon juice
1 gr pepper
1 gr black pepper
1 tomato
3 gr salt

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions & fry for 5 minutes. Add garlic & ginger & fry for 2 minutes. Add all the spices plus the lemon juice. Mix well & fry for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes & cook for another 5 minutes. Add the stock, salt & another half cup of water. Cover & simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Add chick peas & cook, covered, for another 10 minutes. Serve garnished with sliced onion & green chilies. Serve with any puffy bread. Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"