Ingredients

225 g. chick peas, soaked overnight and drained
1 litre water plus 2 cups water
1 \4 cup oil
2 medium onions, skinned and finely chopped
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 7-8 garlic cloves, skinned and finely chopped
1 level teaspoon. chili powder
1 \2 level teaspoon. ground turmeric
1 \2 level teaspoon. ground coriander
1 level teaspoon. salt
2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 level teaspoon. garam masala
2-3 tablespoon. finely chopped fresh coriander leaves

Method

1. Put the chick peas in a large heavy-based saucepan, add the water, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, salt, chili powder, turmeric, and coriander. Bring to the boil. Cover the pan and boil the chick peas for about 2 hours until they are tender but still retain their shape. (This process can be speeded up in a pressure cooker. Use half the quantity of water. (Follow the manufacturer,s instructions for timing.)
2.When the chickpeas have become tender, add oil, stirring frequently, fry the mixture for 10-15 minutes until all the water has evaporated. Oil should start to separate at this point.
3.Add two cups of water to the chickpeas and bring to boil. Cover with a lid. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce is thickened..
4. Transfer the chick peas to a serving dish, sprinkle with the garam masala and the finely chopped fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with Chapati, Nan or boiled rice.
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