Henson Estate Chole

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henson Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1982.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2 white onions thinly sliced
 * 4 cloves garlic crushed
 * 2 green chilies finely sliced
 * 1 teaspoon turmeric
 * 1 teaspoon paprika
 * 1 tablespoon garam masala
 * 4 tomatoes chopped
 * 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves chopped
 * 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
 * 1¼ cups cooked garbanzos
 * 3 tablespoons ghee
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Heat ghee in heavy pan.
 * 2) When heated add onions and garlic and sauté gently for 5 minutes.
 * 3) Add chilies, turmeric, paprika, cumin, ground coriander and garam masala then fry for 2 minutes stirring frequently.
 * 4) Add tomatoes, 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves and mint.
 * 5) Cook stirring for 10 minutes.
 * 6) Add garbanzos and cook 15 minutes.
 * 7) Allow to sit covered for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend.
 * 8) Reheat and serve in a dish with the remaining cilantro.