"(Chickpeas Cooked in a Spicy Tomato Sauce)Cholay can be served as a snack with tea or as a vegetarian side dish. Some people like to add plain yogurt on the side to balance the spices...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans; 2 1/2 cups), picked over
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1 large onion, sliced, plus extra thin slices for garnishing
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4 medium tomatoes, chopped, plus thin slices for garnishing
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1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder (see Tip, below)
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1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped, plus extra for garnishing