CHOLE (CHICK PEAS) - INDIAN

Ingredients:
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1 can Chick peas (also called garbanzo beans)
(Progresso is a good brand.)
1 large Onion chopped finely
2 medium sized Potatoes (optional)
1 tsp Mustard seeds
2 or 3 pods Cardamom
1 tsp Coriander
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tblsp Garam Masala
Vegetable Oil

Method:
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If you are using the potatoes, start boiling them in a
saucepan. Let them boil for at least 15 minutes. After
they are done, turn off the heat and let them stand in the
water.

While the potatoes are cooking, heat the oil in a wide
skillet until it is very hot. Add the mustard seeds and
wait until they start popping. Add bay leaves, cardamom
and cloves.

Mix around for a while and then add onions. Waituntill
the onion starts to turn golden before adding the rest of
the spices (except for the Garam Masala).

Add chick-peas with all the liquid. Cut up the potatoes
into bite sized pieces and add to the skillet. Add Garam
Masala.

Continue stirring the chick-peas under medium heat for 5-7
minutes without covering.

Check the tenderness of the potatoes. If they are still
too hard, add another 1/4 cup of water and cook for
another couple of minutes.

Salt to taste and serve.

CHOLE - INDIAN

Ingredients

Garbanzo beans(or Chick Peas) 1 tin
Onion 1
Ginger 1 tsp.
Garlic 1 tsp.
Tomatoes 1/2 can
Cumin powder 1 tsp.
Coriander powder 1 tsp.
Chili powder 1 tsp.
Tamcom 1/2 tsp.
Garam Masala 1 tsp.
Coriander Leaves bunch

Method

* Saute onions, add garlic and ginger. Fry for about 5 minutes.
* Add tomatoes, and continue frying.
* Add cumin, coriander and chili powders, and some salt. Fry
for another 5 minutes.
* Add garbanzo beans (or chick peas), boil for a few mintues.
* Add garam masala, let mixture simmer.
* Separately, boil tamcon in water until it dissolves. Add this
to main mixture.
* Remove from stove. Serve garnished with coriander leaves and
lemon slices.