RECIPES OF PAKISTAN

Khatee Channe (Spicy Chick Peas)

Ingredients

1/4 cup

1

1 tsp

1 tsp

1/4 tsp

1 tsp

1 tsp

1

3 tbsp

3 cups

1 tsp

1 tsp

Garlic paste

Chilli powder

1. Heat oil in a large heavy based saucepan over medium heat, add onions and sauté onions for about 5-8 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally
2. Add garlic and sauté about 2 minutes, stirring constantly
3. Add chilli powder, turmeric, salt and 3-4 tablespoons water to prevent from burning and saute 1 minute
4. Add ginger and tomatoes and fry for 5-8 minutes, or until the tomatoes are reduced to a pulp and oil starts to separate from gravy
5. Add tamarind liquid. Cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes over low heat
6. Add chick peas, garam masala and chaat masala and cover and cook for 3 minutes
7. Adjust the seasoning with salt and chaat masala and add additional tamarind, if desired
8. Garnished with sliced onion and chopped green chillies
9. Serve with Poori