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Khatte Channe Recipe
Khatte Channe Category Vegetarian Recipes 
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Ingredients And Procedures

4 c Cooked chick peas, reserve

-- the stock 1 tb Tamarind paste

1/2 c Light vegetable oil

1 1/2 c Thinly sliced onions

2 ts Minced garlic

1/2 ts Turmeric

1/2 ts Red pepper

1 c Chopped tomatoes

1 tb Ginger, grated

1 1/4 ts Garam masala

1 1/4 ts Ground cumin

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat & fry the onions for 20 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Add garlic & cook for 2 minutes. Add turmeric & pepper. Stir rapidly for a moment, then add the tomatoes & ginger. Cook for about 5 minutes (the fat should be separating from the gravy). Add tamarind & about 1 cup of the chick pea stock. Cover & simmer gently for 15 minutes. Add chick peas, garam masala & cumin. Cook for 10 minutes. Check for salt. Serve garnished with onion slices & shredded green chilies. Serve with Poori. Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"

 
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