Chana Ko Tarkari Food

CHANA KO TARKARI

Steps:

• Heat oil in wok or large pot.
• Fry red chills for a few seconds until almost black (make sure they don't burn).
• Add onion and stir for about 3 minutes.
• Add garlic and ginger, stir for about 1 minute.
• Then add curry powder and turmeric and stir for another minute.
• Add garbanzo beans (chickpeas), stir, and add in water.
• Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes over medium heat.
• Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro and red onion and serve.

ALOO CHANNA TARKARI (POTATO AND GARBANZO BEANS IN A CURRY)

Steps:

• heat oil and add cumin, fennel, fenugreek, mustard seeds - stir fry 1-2 mins till fragnant and crackling.
• add cubed potatoes and garbanzo beans and 2 - 2 1/2 cups of water and salt.
• add a drop or two of food color, crushed black pepper, crushed red chillies and turmeric.
• cover and let the potatoes and garbanzo cook about 10 mins or until the curry seems to thicken a little.
• with the back of a spoon, mash some of the potatoes and beans, add a little more water and let cook another 10 - 15 mins till the curry has thickened.
• mix in lemon juice, stir well.
• pour into serving dish, garnish with mint leaves and serve.