I don't like to eat much fried food, but some Indian snack make exception any time, like a good samosas or kachori! Samosas are best for me with chic peas and lots of chopped onion, tomatoes, and top that with tamarind chutney, oh i'm getting hungry already....
Over the years I've tried following many recipes to make the chick peas, but never found one that I really like :(. Still in search for the best one for my taste!
Yes, when I'm in a restaurant I get to eat a good one, but somehow I can't make it same way home..So if you are reading this and have a recipe for this dish, please send it to me!!!! I will get back to you with the result :)
Ingredients:
2 cups boiled chick peas
1 big onion (or 2-3 small) it should come to a cup of chopped onions
2 Tomatoes ( aprox a cup)
1 Table spoons ginger-garlic paste ( I love ginger-garlic and add 2 tablespoons, but most people like it with just one or one and half, so I would suggest start with one spoon and try later with more)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala ( I use just 1 as of the kids, they wont eat if its too spicy, but later I add chopped chilies to mine)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
salt to taste
oil
Ingredient for the chat:
This is really very personal, less of this, more of that...as per your taste:
samosas
chopped red onions
chopped tomatoes
chopped cilantro
tamarind chutney
yogurt
chat masala
sev -optional
Method:
Pour 2 tablespoons oil in a pan and heat on med heat, add cumin and mustard seeds.
Let the onions cook for around 10 mins and add masala and turmeric.
Increase the heat and let it come to boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for some time until the water is reduced half way. Check salt and add more if needed.
Assembly:
Place some of the dish in a bowl, place the crushed samosa on top, add tamarind, yogurt if using, chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro, chat masala and my personal favorite thick sev or any type farsan!
Sometimes I am out of one or two of the ingredients, but still taste yummy!
I know I will get some mixed reviews from all of you custom with Indian food, but this is how I like mine chat, so tell me about your way :) and please share your recipe, Im still looking for the best one!
And yes, I've made samosas from scratch, will add to the recipes sometimes in the future :)
Enjoy!
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