Chole Masala

Ingredients 

• 2 cups chickpeas
  

• 1/4 tsp asfotedia 
  
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  

• 2 tsp cumin
  
• 2 tsp fenugreek
  
• 1 chili pod
  
• 1 tsp peppercorns
  
• 1 tbs mustard seeds 
  
• 1 tbs sesame seeds
  
• 2 tbs coconut powder or 3 tbs shredded coconut
  

• 1/2 tsp turmeric
  
• 1 tsp paprika 
  
• 1/2 tsp amchor powder
  
• 1/2 cup  tamarind juice
  
• 1-2 tsp salt
  
• 1/4-1/2 cup oil or ghee
  

Directions

Rinse chickpeas, set to simmer on low. After about an hour add the cinnamon and asfotedia to improve the odor of cooking beans. 

Put all the whole spices and coconut in a a fry pan and gently roast for 2-7 minutes until golden and aromatic. Grind until it forms a smooth powdery paste.

After about 4 hours the chickpeas should be tender. Add the spice paste and the powdered spices. Still until the spices have integrated into water. Add the oil and tamarind. continue to cook on low for 20 minutes. Add salt and serve.