Chana Aloo?

Question

I have a recipe. At one point it says to add oil as needed to the mixture in the pot. But it dosent say how much,I dont want to put too much. Anyone familiar with cooking this? Can oyou tell me about how many teaspoons Ill want to add for a serving of 4?

Answer 1

don't add more than 11/2 tbs of oil, its not oil that will enhance the taste....its the spices u add in it will decide the taste of this dish.All the best

Answer 2

Chana and Aloo (Chickpea and Potato Curry)
1 (12 ounce) can chickpeas
1 (12 ounce) can coconut cream
5 large potatoes (diced)
1 medium onion (minced)
5 garlic cloves (minced)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1-3 tablespoon olive oil
salt
1 chili pepper (optional
eat a medium sized pot on medium high with some oil.
When oil is hot add in onion, bay leaf, chili, cumin & mustard seeds.
Sautee until the onion starts to go translucent add in garlic.
Sautee until mixture starts to brown add in sugar and curry powder. Add in more oil as needed.
Fry until mixture becomes dark brown not burnt it doesn't take to long and add in coconut milk, stir well. (This is a great basic curry).
Add in your potatoes and chickpeas, at this point you may need to add in some water, you want the liquid to be about one inch below the vegetable level. Stir well.
Bring mixture to a boil, stir and turn heat down to medium low, cover and cook, stirring the curry every few minutes, until potatoes are done. It is ok if the potatos fall apart in fact it is yummier that way. Takes 15-20 minutes.
Add salt to taste.
Great on it's own, with some naan breador on some rice.

Answer 3

i think u probably talkin about this page recipe -
http://www.recipezaar.com/185870
hmm..U HAVE GOTTO ADD MORE OIL ONLY AFTER ADDIN POTATO N CHIKPEAS.then only u can decide i mean if u find potato n peas sticking to the pan add 1 teaspoon oil more n stir:)