*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                 Spiced Chickpeas in Sauce (Chana Masala)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dishes                      Vegetarian Dishes
                Indian Cuisine

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  c             dried chickpeas
   2      tsps          canola oil
   1      tsp           cumin seed
   1      tsp           turmeric
          pinch         asafetida
   1      tsp           red pepper
                        salt
   1      tbsp          fresh ginger root -- shredded
   2      tsps          fresh ginger root -- shredded
   1                    green chile -- minced
   1      sm            tomato -- chopped
   3      tbsps         lemon or lime juice
   2      tbsps         cilantro

Wash the chickpeas and soak overnight.  Drain.

Heat oil in a nonstick saucepan.  Add cumin, turmeric, asafetida, red pepper
and salt.  Stir until cumin seeds crackle.  Add chickpeas and cover with water
by 2".  Add 1 T. ginger, chile, and tomato.  Bring to a boil.  Cover and
simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours or until the chickpeas are tender.  

Remove from the heat and sprinkle with lemon juice, remaining ginger, and
cilantro.

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