Kabli Chana (Chick-Pea Dal)

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Course : Indian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

6 cups kabli chana -- (beige chickpeas) or kala chana (brown chickpeas)
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon salt
6 cloves garlic -- chopped
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
4 medium fresh hot green chilies -- seeded if desired
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
 

Preparation:

Soak the chickpeas overnight in plenty of cold water. Drain well. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the cayenne, turmeric, and caraway seeds, and cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the drained chickpeas, stir, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Add the salt, garlic, and the tamarind paste mixed in 1/2 cup water. Then add 1 1/4 cups hot water and the chilies. Cover tightly and cook over a low heat for 2 to 3 hours, or until the chickpeas are tender, adding more water if necessary. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.