Chholar ghughni Recipe

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Chholar ghughni

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Categories:	Asian, Central Asian, Entrees, Indian, Vegetarian	Rating:	2
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Ingredients:

2 1/2	tbsp	Vegetable oil
		1 ea Bay leaf
2 1/2	cup	Onion, finely chopped
1	tbsp	Garlic, minced
1	tbsp	Ginger, minced
1/2	tsp	Turmeric
2	tsp	Cumin, ground
2	tsp	Coriander, ground
1	tsp	Green chile, seeded & minced
1/2	cup	Tomatoes, chopped
1/4	tsp	Salt
1 1/2	cup	Chick peas, cooked
		GARNISH
		Mild raw onion rings
		Roma tomatoes, chopped
		Cilantro, chopped

Procedures:

1	Heat oil in skillet & add bay leaf & onion.
2	Fry until richly browned, but not burnt, 15 to 20 minutes.
3	Stir often while cooking.
4	Stir in the ginger & garlic & cook for several minutes.
5	Add turmeric, cumin, coriander & chile, mix well.
6	Add tomatoes & salt.
7	Slightly reduce heat, cover & cook until the tomatoes begin to disintegrate & a thick sauce forms.
8	Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, adding a little water if necessary.
9	Add cooked chick peas & cook for 5 more minutes.
10	Remove from heat & let stand for a few minutes.
11	Serve with garnishes.
12	This dish is excellent with hot potatoes.
13	Bharti kirchner, "the healthy cuisine of india: recipes from the bengal region