Punjabi Chana Masala

🧂 Ingredients

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  Garbanzos secos

  300g
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  Cebolla

  2 grandes
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  Tomates maduros

  4 grandes
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  Ghee

  60g
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  Semillas de comino

  2 cucharaditas
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  Jengibre fresco

  30g
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  Ajo

  6 dientes
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  Chiles verdes

  2 unidades
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  Cúrcuma

  1 cucharadita
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  Chile en polvo

  1 cucharadita
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  Garam masala

  2 cucharadas
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  Jugo de limón

  2 cucharadas
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  Cilantro fresco

  30g
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  Sal

  al gusto

📋 Instructions

1. 1

   Soak chickpeas for 12 hours. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat ghee in a large pot and fry cumin seeds until they sizzle.

3. 3

   Add chopped onions and cook until golden.

4. 4

   Incorporate ginger, garlic and green chilies. Cook 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder and salt. Cook 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add drained chickpeas and garam masala.

7. 7

   Add enough water to cover chickpeas.

8. 8

   Cook on medium heat 45-50 minutes until chickpeas are tender.

9. 9

   Lightly mash some chickpeas to thicken the sauce.

10. 10

    Add lemon juice and additional garam masala.

11. 11

    Adjust salt and cook 5 more minutes.

12. 12

    Serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro, raw onion and lemon wedges.