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Tantalising Indian Chickpeas Curry

Ingredients

Directions

Soak the chickpeas overnight in water.
The next day, drain out the water.
Put the chickpeas in a large and wide pot.
Add fresh water and boil the chickpeas in it on high heat.
Heat oil in a pot.
Add cumin seeds and allow to splutter.
Once they stop spluttering, add the potato cubes.
Stir-fry on high heat for 5 minutes.
Add fenugreek powder, asafoetida powder, corriander powder, turmeric and red chilli powders and salt to taste.
Mix thoroughly.
Stir in 1 cup of thick yogurt{I use plain fat-free}.
Cook, stirring every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes.
Add the boiled and drained chickpeas.
Stir in 2 1/2 cups of water.
Bring to a boil.
Lower flame, cover and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
Remove from flame.
Garnish with garam masala powder and corriander leaves.
Serve hot over long-grain Basmati white rice.
Enjoy!