Balti chickpeas (chana balti)
Balti chickpeas (chana balti) recipe in the curry category
Recipe ingredients:
- 125 ml. oil
- 125 g. grated onion
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fresh root ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fresh garlic
- 125 g. finely chopped fresh tomatoes
- 350 g. cooked or canned chick peas, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 pinch ground turmeric
- 600 ml. water
- 1 whole fresh green chilli
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
Recipe method:
- Put the oil into a karahi or deep frying pan.
- Add the onions and fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Add the ginger, garlic and tomatoes.
- Simmer covered for 10 to 15 minutes on low heat until the oil separates and the mixture forms a pulp.
- Add a tablespoon of water at a time if required.
- Add the cooked or canned chickpeas, salt, red chilli powder and turmeric. Stir well.
- Add 6 tablespoons of boiling water and simmer on low heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until excess water evaporates and there is thick gravy.