Black chickpea Masla

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.