Chickpeas Curry

Its a continuation from previous ragi puri recipe. Chickpeas curry great accompaniment for puri. At first i thought wants to prepare potato masala as accompaniment. When i looked into my kitchen racks, oh there is only one potato left. I need to do some grocery shopping tomorrow. Then i decided to prepare chickpeas curry. Chicpeas available in cans as well. Its very simple, and does'nt need much time to prepare. Its really meet my taste buds. Hmmm.... Ragi Puri with chickpeas curry!

Ingredients :

• 1 can chickpeas


• 1 1/2  tomatoes


• 1 onion


• 2 garlic


• small piece ginger


• 1 green chili chopped thinly


• 1 tsp asafoetida powder


• 1 tsp cumin seeds


• 1 tsp cumin powder


• 2 tbsp curry powder (i used meat curry powder)


• 1 potato cubed


• water


• salt

Preparation Method :

• Blend 1/4 onion, garlic, ginger and 1/2 tomato in dry blender to a paste,


• Heat oil in pan. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida powder to sizzle and fry.


• Add remaining sliced onions and green chilies. Saute for 2 minutes.


• Add blended paste and saute for 1 minutes.


• Add spices and continue to stir.


• Let the spices cooked and separates from oil. Add potatoes and drained chickpeas.


• Add some water, cover the lid and let simmer until fully cooked.


• Add salt as needed.


• Remove from fire once done.  Garnish with coriander leaves.