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Boil & Fry Channa

Servings

4 servings

Prep time

30 mins

Cooking time

50 mins

Ingredients

  • ● 8oz dried chickpeas
  • ● ½ tbsp cooking oil
  • ● 1 medium onion, sliced
  • ● 2 wiri wiri peppers or 1 small scotch bonnet
  • ● 1 ½ tsp roasted ground jeera (cumin)
  • ● ½ tsp paprika
  • ● ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ● 1 tsp salt (adjust to your taste)
  • ● 3 stems scallions, finely sliced
  • ● 6 large garlic cloves, minced

Directions

  1. 1. Bring a medium pot of water up to a boil. Add soaked chickpeas. Boil until soft about 30-40 minutes. Alternatively, use an instant pot or pressure cooker to cook soaked peas for about 15 minutes. After peas are cooked until tender, drain and set aside.
  2. 2. On medium-high heat, add oil to the skillet. Add onions, garlic, and pepper. Fry 2-3 minutes until tender.
  3. 3. Add chickpeas and fry for a few additional minutes.
  4. 4. Add jeera, paprika, black pepper, salt, and scallions. Fry a few more minutes.
  5. 5. Adjust seasonings to your taste.

ENJOY!😊