Chana Kangmet

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Ingredients

1 cup	black chickpeas (chana)
1 tablespoon	mustard oil
1	medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, grated
1	green chili, chopped
1 teaspoon	salt
1 tablespoon	coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the black chickpeas and soak them in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
2. 2 Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to a pressure cooker with enough water to cover them.
3. 3 Pressure cook the chickpeas for about 15-20 minutes or until they are soft and cooked through.
4. 4 In a pan, heat the mustard oil until it begins to smoke slightly, then reduce the heat.
5. 5 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
6. 6 Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili to the pan and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
7. 7 Add the cooked chickpeas to the pan and mix well with the sautéed ingredients.
8. 8 Season with salt and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.