Okay, I know this is supposed to be a hair journal, but it's MY journal so I can post recipes if I want
. Umm... chickpeas have protein in them and protein is good for the hair. There we go, I made it hair related, hehehe.
This is the first successful Indian meal I have ever cooked, and what's even better is the fact that I didn't have to use a recipe! I looked at about 5 different recipes online and in cookbooks that describe this dish, got some ideas, and then made it myself. That is the beauty of Indian food. To each her own.
Chana masala (chickpeas in sauce)
Category: Main Dishes
Suitable for a vegan diet
Ingredients
1 cup canned chickpeas (drained)
1/2 onion, chopped (I used half because our onions are strong - feel free to use more)
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala powder (available in Indian stores)
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tin chopped tomatoes (or fresh if you prefer)
1 tsp chana masala powder
1 garlic clove, finely chopped or minced
1 tsp ginger powder
1/2 cup water
vegetable oil
salt to taste
Instructions
1. Heat some vegetable oil in a saucepan. When it is hot, add the chopped onion and fry. The amount you fry the onion depends on taste. Sometimes I fry till transparent, sometimes I prefer them brown. Caution: Do not over-fry and burn the onions.
2. Add turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander, garlic, chana masala powder, salt, and ginger.
3. Add tomatoes and cook till they are soft and the mixture begins to thicken and the smell of the masala powders have lessened.
4. Add the chickpeas and half a glass of water. Stir to combine.
5. Cover the mixture and let it simmer until the tomato paste is of the consistency you desire (about 10 minutes).
6. Take off the heat and spoon into a bowl. Serve with bread (chapati, naan, paratha), rice, or on its own.
Additional comments:
Indian food varies a lot depending on taste. You will notice that I didn't include chili, while it is often cited in Indian recipes. I didn't add it because I don't particularly like it, but feel free to add chili powder or chopped green chilis if you want! The same goes for all the ingredients - add, subtract, and adjust according to your taste!
Love,
~*Leia*~
Pic from April 26, 2006
2bMiii
Current length: 40.5" on May 27 2006
Goal: As long as it will grow and still stay healthy!
Growing since January 2003; found TLHL at the end of June 2003 and was at 25". I am 5'4.5".
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Last Updated: July 6, 2006
