• 1 cup chickpeas - soaked overnight
• 1 onion - finely chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic - finely chopped
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• Salt as per taste

Method:

• Pressure cook chickpeas with halt a tsp of salt with 4 cups of water. Drain the cooked chickpeas & set aside. Reserve the cooking liquid
• In a large saucepan, melt butter over nedium heat. Add cumin seeds, chopped garlic, ginger & saute for 10 secs.
• Add chopped onions, turmeric & saute till onions turn pink
• Add cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder & mix well
• Add cooked chickpeas, 1/2 cup of cooking liquid & salt as per taste. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover with a lid & let it cook on medium heat & simmer for 15 minutes until the chickpeas are fully cookied but not mushy.
• Add Garam Masala & mix well

Serve as a side dish with Rice/Roti .. Enjoi !!!

The dish was full was flavors yet not very overpowering. We had it with Rice & Dal & these curried chickpeas was a perfect accompaniment.

Have I told you before, that Shankar is not a foodie at all. I think, Food probably features last in his list of priorities. Its not that he doesn't love good food, But he barely requests for anything specific & I really don't think he has a favorite ( How sad is that .. Sigh ... )



When we guys were newly married, I always fancied cooking his favorite dishes. All that went kaput .. Never mind

Hey, but there is one dish that he actually said he likes, yes Aloo Gobi it is. Thank God, he likes something, at least. Nope, I didn't make it for his birthday yesterday. I made this version of Vegetable Biryani for him .. But it is Aloo Gobi that he really relishes.

I love Aloo Gobi too .. Anything that has potatoes & cauliflower has to taste good isn't it ?

You Will Need:

• 5 large potatoes - cut into cubes
• 1 medium sized cauliflower - cut into medium sized florets
• 2 large ripe tomatoes - finely chopped
• 2 tsp grated ginger
• 2 tsp garlic - finely chopped
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  
• Cilantro for garnish
  
• Salt as per taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• In a large skillet, heat oil, splutter cumin seeds, add grated ginger & chopped garlic & fry for 30 secs
• Add potatoes, turmeric, red chilli powder & a pinch of salt. Mix well to coat & fry on medium flame for about 3-4 mins
• Add cauliflowe florets, chopped tomatoes & salt as per taste. Toss well. Cover with a lid & let it cook on medium flame for anout 25-30 mins. Stir occasionally. The vegetables must be firm yet completely cooked.
  
• Add Garam Masala & mix well
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.