The Skinny Cooks' Fast and Easy Chick Peas

Chick Peas
Fast and Easy Chick Peas
Makes 2 servings in 15 minutes
Posted by The Skinny Cook  : 3 August 2001

VEGETABLES / Asian (India) / Side Dish / Stove / No marination
  

Sometimes we love our food to be on the plate as soon as we feel hungry...

This fast chick pea recipe makes our wish come true!

If you use chick peas in a tin, try out a few different brands and choose the one you find the most delicious.

  INGREDIENTS

• 1 can chick peas of 14 oz (440gr)
• oil to fry
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 inch (2,5cm) piece ginger, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves(2 plants)
• Combine to a fine paste
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
   

  PREPARATION

1. Heat oil in a saucepan and fry cumin for 1 minute.
2. Add onion and ginger and fry until the onion is golden.
3. Add paste to the pan and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
4. Add chick peas with liquid of the can and bring to boil.
5. Reduce heat, and simmer until the sauce is as thick as you want it to be.
6. Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve.