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  • Chholar Ghughni

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    Ingredients

    • 2 1/2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
    • 1 x Bay leaf
    • 2 1/2 c. Onion, finely minced
    • 1 Tbsp. Garlic, chopped
    • 1 Tbsp. Ginger, chopped
    • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
    • 2 tsp Cumin, grnd
    • 2 tsp Coriander, grnd
    • 1 tsp Green chile, seeded & chopped
    • 1/2 c. Tomatoes, minced
    • 1/4 tsp Salt
    • 1 1/2 c. Chick peas, cooked Mild raw onion rings Roma tomatoes, minced Cilantro, minced

    Directions

    1. Heat oil in skillet & add in bay leaf & onion. Fry till richly browned, but not burnt, 15 to 20 min. Stir often while cooking.
    2. Stir in the ginger & garlic & cook for several min. Add in turmeric,cumin, coriander & chile, mix well. Add in tomatoes & salt. Slightly reduce heat, cover & cook till the tomatoes begin to disintegrate & a thick sauce forms. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, adding alittle water if necessary. Add in cooked chick peas & cook for 5 more min. Remove from heat & let stand for a few min. Serve with garnishes.
    3. This dish is excellent with warm potatoes.
    4. Bengal Region"

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