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Prep10 mins
Cook40 mins
Total50 mins
Serves4
LevelEasy
How to cook it
- Heat ghee in a heavy pan and sauté onions until deep golden.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli powder; toast for 30 seconds.
- Pour in pureed tomato and cook until the oil separates, around 5–6 minutes.
- Add chickpeas with a splash of water; simmer for 15–20 minutes until thickened.
- Finish with garam masala and salt to taste.
- Garnish with coriander and serve with Basmati rice or bhature.
Chef’s note
A pinch of dried mango powder (amchoor) at the end gives that distinctive tangy edge.
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