CHANA MASALA

Chole/Chana Masala

Ingredients

Chick Peas – 1 cup
Onion – 1 (medium)
Garlic cloves – 3
Ginger – 3 cm
Cumin powder – 1½ tsp
Coriander powder – 2 tsp
Chilly powder – 1 ½ tsp
Tomatoes – 2 ( medium)
Garam masala – 1 tsp
Cooking oil
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves

Directions

1.Soak the chick peas overnight and pressure cook it with salt till it is done.
2. Chop the tomatoes, onion, garlic and ginger.
3. Heat oil in a pan, add the onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic and tomatoes and sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the chilly powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala. Stir constantly.
5. Add the cooked chick peas, add a little water and boil well.
6. Add salt to taste and garnish with coriander leaves.