Henson Estate Chole

Description

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henson Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1982. From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"

Ingredients

• 2 white onions thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic crushed
• 2 green chilies finely sliced
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 4 tomatoes chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
• 1¼ cups cooked garbanzos
• 3 tablespoons ghee
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Procedures

1. Heat ghee in heavy pan.
2. When heated add onions and garlic and sauté gently for 5 minutes.
3. Add chilies, turmeric, paprika, cumin, ground coriander and garam masala then fry for 2 minutes stirring frequently.
4. Add tomatoes, 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves and mint.
5. Cook stirring for 10 minutes.
6. Add garbanzos and cook 15 minutes.
7. Allow to sit covered for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend.
8. Reheat and serve in a dish with the remaining cilantro.