Sanjeev Kapoor

Ganthia Saag

Chickpea-flour crisps cooked in a simple sauce

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

The western region of India, particularly the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, is rich in snacks made with gram (or chickpea) flour. This is an example of how the love of these snacks carries over into curries. Serve this with thepla or roti.

Ingredients

  • 1½ teaspoons red chile powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala (spice mix)

Method

  1. Put the chile powder, garam masala, amchur, and coriander in a bowl, and add 2 cups (400 ml) water. Stir well.
  2. Place a nonstick sauté pan over medium heat and add t