Chamba Madra

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Ingredients

1 cup	yogurt
1/2 cup	chickpeas, soaked overnight
2 tablespoons	ghee
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	coriander seeds
1 teaspoon	fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
2 inches	cinnamon stick
4	cloves
4	green cardamom pods
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	ginger paste
1 teaspoon	garlic paste
1 teaspoon	salt
1 tablespoon	sugar
1 tablespoon	coconut powder
1 tablespoon	raisins
2 tablespoons	almonds, blanched and sliced

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk the yogurt in a bowl until smooth and set aside.
2. 2 Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods to the ghee and sauté until fragrant.
4. 4 Add ginger paste and garlic paste, sauté for another minute.
5. 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt, and mix well.
6. 6 Add the soaked chickpeas and stir to coat them with the spices.
7. 7 Pour in the whisked yogurt, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
8. 8 Add sugar, coconut powder, raisins, and almonds, and mix well.
9. 9 Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 20-25 minutes until the chickpeas are cooked and the flavors are well combined.
10. 10 Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.