Balti Chana (Chickpeas)

Ingredients

125 ml Oil
125 g Grated onion
1/2 t Ground fresh root ginger
1/2 t Ground fresh garlic
125 g Finely chopped fresh tomatoes
350 g cooked or canned chick peas, drained
1/2 t Salt
1/2 t Red chilli powder
1 pinch Ground turmeric
6 tablespoons Water
1 Whole fresh green chilli
2 tbsp. Chopped fresh coriander (add at end)
1 t Garam masala

Method

1.Put the oil into a karahi or deep frying pan, add the onions and fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Add the ginger, garlic, and tomatoes, and simmer, covered for 10-15 minutes on low heat until the oil separates and themixture forms a pulp.
3. Add a tablespoon of water at a time if required.
4. Add the cooked or canned chickpeas, salt, red chilli powder, garam masala, and turmeric, and stir well.
5. Add 6 tablespoons of boiling water and simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes or until excess water evaporates and there isthick gravy.