Curried Chickpeas (Channa Dal)

Directions

1. Put chickpeas in a bowl. Add in sufficient cool water to cover and soak overnight.
2. To cook, drain chickpeas. Place chickpeas, water, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cayenne in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover pan, and simmer for about 1 hour.
3. In a large saucepan add in cumin seed to saki (or possibly juice, or possibly wine) and cook for one minute. Add in the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for about 5 min, stirring frequently.
4. Add in chickpeas and cooking liquid to onion mix. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cover pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 min or possibly till chickpeas are tender but not mushy. Mix well.
5. Place chickpeas in a serving dish and sprinkle with minced coriander leaves.
6. Serves 6 to 8.