Black Chana with Potato
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup dried black chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
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1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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1 quart water
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1 onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, chopped, or more to taste
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1 (1 inch) piece chopped fresh ginger
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3 tablespoons water
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
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2 pinches asafoetida powder
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4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 cups water
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3 tablespoons tamarind paste, or more to taste
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DIRECTIONS
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Sort and clean chickpeas and wash them under cold water; drain. Combine chickpeas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; add 1 quart water. Soak chickpeas for 24 hours; drain.
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Combine onion, garlic, and ginger in a blender; add 3 tablespoons water. Blend mixture at high speed until a smooth paste forms.
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Heat vegetable oil in a 4-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida; cook and stir until asafoetida expands and cumin seeds darken, about 1 minute. Stir onion paste into cumin mixture, taking great care to avoid splattering. Cook and stir mixture until well mixed and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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Stir chickpeas, potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper into onion-cumin mixture; add 2 cups water. Bring liquid to a boil and cover pot; reduce heat and gently simmer for 1 hour. Stir tamarind paste into chickpea mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes more.
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TIPS
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of soaking water with salt and baking soda. The actual amount consumed will vary.
NUTRITION FACTS (per serving)
320 Calories 9g Fat 52g Carbs 10g Protein