Chana Masala

I don't know how authentic this is, but I whipped
it up last night.  It tasted great to me.


2 T vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large clove of garlic, minced
1 T curry
1 T tomato paste (I used ketchup, how
embarassing :)
15 oz can of chick peas drained, reserving
3 T liquid
1/2 T lemon juice
1/2 t salt
fresh black pepper
crushed red pepper, optional to taste
1 T butter

Heat oil on medium high heat.  Fry onions until
slightly browned. Reduce heat to medium.  Add garlic,
curry, and paste. Stir and simmer about 2 minutes. 
Add chick peas, liquid, lemon juice, salt, and black
pepper.  Simmer 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
Add red pepper to taste.  Add butter, stirring through
to melt it.  Stir and simmer for 5 minutes more or until
peas are softened and dish is hot.  Serve over rice.