Kommu Senagala Talimpu (Spicy Chickpeas)

Pressure cook 1 cup of Black Chickpeas till soft or for 3 whistles. Add Salt to taste and combine.

Heat 1½ tsp of Oil in a pan, add ½ tsp of Mustard Seeds, ½ tsp of Cumin Seeds and let them pop. Add ½ tsp of Black Gram Dal (Urad Dal) and saute for a minute till they turn red. Add a pinch of Asafoetida, 2-3 chopped Green Chillis, a sprig of Curry Leaves and saute for 15-20 secs. Add the cooked chickpeas, 2 tbsp of Grated Coconut (optional) and combine. Adjust salt and turn off heat.