Ingredients

• 2 (8 oz) cans - garbanzo beans
• 1 tbsp - vegetable oil or ghee
• 1/3 of a sliced onion
• 1 dried red chilli, chopped
• 1/4 tsp - coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp - cardamom powder
• 1/4 tsp - clove powder
• 1-inch - cinnamon stick
• 1 large red ripe tomato, seeds and skin removed
• 2 tbsp - tomato paste, thinned with water
• 2 tsp - turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• chopped cilantro for garnish

How to Make Garbanzo Beans Indian Style

• Heat oil to moderately high heat and add the dried red chilli. Saute onion slices until translucent.
• Now add the coriander, cardamom and clove powders, the cinnamon stick and allow to cook for about a minute.
• Next, add the drained garbanzo beans and the tomatoes and cook until tomato slices have become limp.
• Add the thinned tomato paste, turmeric and cook for another 3 minutes.
• If needed, add enough water to make a little sauce.
• If desired, add salt to taste.
• Remove beans from heat and allow to rest a few minutes prior to serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro.