Jo's Channa

1 tsp (5mL) vegetable oil
1 1/2 onions, chopped
1/2 tsp (2mL) salt
1 tsp (5mL) cumin seeds
1 garlic clove, minced
2 green onions, chopped
5 tomatoes, canned
1 cup (250mL) tomato juice or reserve from canned tomatoes
1 tbsp (15mL) tomato paste
1 tbsp (15mL) soya sauce, light
3/4 cup (175mL) water
1 can (19oz/540mL) chick peas
1/2 tsp (2mL) black pepper
1 tsp (5mL) garam masala
1/2 tsp (2mL) hot chili powder
Pinch turmeric powder

Electric skillet on medium heat, mix salt onions, garlic, salt, and cumin seed.
Stir until onions are transparent. Add green onions, tomato paste, tomatoes (mash tomatoes),
coriander, garam masala, chili and turmeric powder. Stir then add chick peas, water,
tomato juice, soya sauce and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Serve with pita bread, rice or baked corn chips.

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