Channa Masala

 

Incredients:
     Channa | chickpeas   2 cups
     Onion   2
     Tomato    2
     Ginger  a small piece
     Garlic   4 pods
     Cumin seeds   1/4 tsp
     Coriander powder   3/4 tsp
     Jeera powder  1/2 tsp
     Red chili powder   3/4 tsp
     Turmeric powder   1/4 tsp
     Garam masala    1/4 tsp
     Salt   as needed
     Green chili  1
     Oil    2 tblsp
     Coriander leaves   few 

METHOD:

    Soak channa for 6 hours. Pressure cook it ,by adding salt to it, till 4-6 whistles.
    Grind ginger, garlic,cumin seeds, one tomatoand chilles into a fine paste.

    Chop the onion and a tomato finely.

    In a kadai,add oil and fry the onions for few minutes,till it becomes pink.
    Add the chopped tomatoes.
    Saute till it becomes mushy.
    Add the ground Masala.
    Saute for few minutes.
    Throw in the coriander powder, chilli powder, turmericpowder and the garam masala/cholemasala powder.

    Saute till it leaves oil on sides and a nice aroma comes.
    Add the cooked channa to it .
    Mix well and keep it in a medium flame.

    Add a cup of water
    Boil for 10-15 mins in a slow flame.
    Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with coriander leaves.