Lahori chana attempt #1

 I transcribed the recipe from this video, but halved everything.  The video was recommended in this thread.

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250g chickpea soaked overnight in 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp baking soda

Drain and rinse.

Boil covered with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp baking soda until tender, about 30-40 min.  Check 2-3 times and remove foam from the surface.

1/4 c oil

1 green cardamom, 1 **small** black cardamom, 3/4" cinnamon stick, 1/2 star anise (small one or break it), 6 black peppercorns

Add 1 Tbsp red chili flakes and fry stiring continuously for 1-2 min.

Add a little water and fry 1-2 min more (??).

Add 1 onion worth of onion paste and cook 4-5 min until oil separates.

Add 1/2 Tbsp ginger+garlic paste and fry 1-2 min.

Add 1/2 Tbsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin seed, 1/2 Tbsp salt and cook 1-2 min. 

Add 75 g yogurt and cook 3-4 min (on low).

Add boiled chickpeas, with 1 cup removed and processed into a paste.  Cook 3-4 min.

Add chickpea paste.

Now add boiled chickpea water (how much??) and 3-4 green chilies.

cover and cook over low flame for 10 min.

Add 1 Tbsp ground black pepper (or to taste) and cook 1-2 min.

You can adjust with more water if needed.