Chamba Madra

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Yogurt
	1/2 cup	Chickpea , soaked overnight
	2 tablespoons	Ghee
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Coriander Seed
	1 teaspoon	Fenugreek Seed
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	2 inches	Cinnamon stick
	4	Clove
	4	Cardamom , green 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	Raisin
	2 tablespoons	Almond , 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.