Black Chickpea is a versitle lentil which can be used to make a lot of dishes.
Black chickpea masala is very renonwed in southern part of India.This recipe is popular in the kerala households.In my school days a friend of mine would bring it for lunch every single week .That was how iis incorparated in our househols menu.This serves as a bystander when vegetables run short in the pantry or days when no mood to cook.
Ingredients ;-
- Chickpea 1 cup(soaked overnight)
- To season:-
- Onions 2-3 tbsp(chopped)
- Garlic 2-3 (crushed)
- Curry leaves a few
- Coconut 2-3 tbsp(grated)
- Chilli powder ¼ -1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Coconut oil 1-11/2tbsp
Method :-
- Cook the chickpea with 2-3 cups of water for 5-6 whistles till soft.
- Strain the water in a colander ,set aside.
- In a heavy bottomed pan heat oil.
- Throw in onions, garlic &curry leaves, allow it to get translucent.
- Add the cooked peas, chilli powder ,salt &give it a good mix.
- Keep tossing on slow flame till raw smell leaves.
- Add coconut and give it a good mix.
- Serve hot with rice.
Note :-
Cow peas, green gram , hoarse gram can also be made in this way.
