Guyanese Foods Guyanese boil & fry channa
- 8oz dried chickpeas, soaked overnight or cook in the instant pot
- ½ tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 6 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 wiri wiri peppers or 1 small scotch bonnet
- 1 ½ teaspoon roasted ground jeera (cumin)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to your taste)
- 3 stems scallions, finely sliced
- If using canned chickpeas
- Use two 15.5oz cans for this recipe
Bring a medium pot of water up to a boil. Add soaked chickpeas. Boil until soft about 30-40 minutes. Alternatively, use an instant pot or pressure cooker to cook soaked peas for about 15 minutes. After peas are cooked until tender, drain and set aside.
On medium-high heat, add oil to the
skillet. Add onions, garlic, and pepper. Fry 2-3 minutes until tender.
Add chickpeas and fry for a few additional
minutes.
Add jeera, paprika, black pepper, salt, and
scallions. Fry a few more minutes.
Adjust seasonings to your taste.
ENJOY YOUR MEAL