Cholay "Bill & Jim"
(Spicy Chick Peas)
Sanjiv Singh
This recipe is named for Bill Chiles and Jim Muller both of who liked my
concoctions well enough that I started cooking this a lot. This is a really
simple way of making chick peas- perfect for the late night hangouts. I
usually make a double recipe. It barely takes 15 minutes and the result is
delicious. Ask Jim and Bill.
Serves 2.
Heat the oil in a wide skillet until it is very hot. Add cardamom, cloves
and cumin and stir for about 30 seconds. Add the mustard seeds and wait until
they start popping. Add onions and stir until they turn translucent, about 4
minutes. Add the coriander and the chick peas and stir for a minute. Add
garam masala and the salt and continue stirring the chick-peas under medium
heat for 5-7 minutes without covering. If the chick-peas get too dry, add 1/4
cup of water.
From the Dinner Co-op