CHOLE MASALA (Chickpeas curry)

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup channa(Chickpeas)

Mustard seeds 1 tsp

Jeera 1 tsp

Ginger and Garlic 2 tsp

Tomato 2 finely chopped (Or tomato paste)

Onion 1 finely chopped

Turmeric a pinch

Chole masala powder

Red chilli powder 1 tsp

Coriander powder 1tsp

Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp

Fresh Cream(Optional)

Fresh coriander leaves

Salt

Oil 2 Tblsp

METHOD:

1) Soak channa in water for 5 to 6 hours and then pressure cook (I add a small piece of cinnamon stick and 1 clove to get nice aroma).

2)In a pan heat oil and add mustard seeds, jeera when it splutters add ginger, garlic and saute.

3)Add onions and saute until it is light brown.

4) Add tomato(I used tomato paste) and cook for 5 mins.

5) Now add all the powders and cook for another 5 mins.

6) Then add cooked channa dal to this mixture and adjust the seasonings and cook for 5 mins.

7)Turn off the heat and add fresh cream.Garnish with coriander leaves.Serve hot with rotis.