Channa ( Chole / Chick Peas) Masala
Ingredients :
1 cup channa
2-3 tsp channa masala powder
1 springs coriander leaves
1 pinch cumin
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
2 number green chillies
1 number lime
3 tbsp oil
2 number onion
2 number tomatoes
1 pinch turmeric (optional)
few piece whole garam masala- Cinnamon Stick, Green Cardamom, Bay Leaf – 1, clove 2
Method:
1.Soak chole ( channa/ chick peas) in water overnight or to cook the same day soak them in warm water for atleast 5-6hrs
2.Pressure cook chole ( channa/ chick peas) with 2 -3 cups of water
3.Drain the channa, reserve the liquid
4.Chop up onion, tomatoes
5.Heat oil in a deep saucepan and add cumin seeds and whole garam masala
6.When the cumin seeds change color add chopped onion to it and saute till they are brown
7.Add the Ginger-garlic paste to it and saute for couple of minutes
8.Add all the tomatoes dry powders to it and saute add salt
9.Saute the tomatoes till they are soft and mushed up,
10.Add the channa to the mixture and mix gently so that chole are properly coated in the mixture
11.Add the reserved water depending on the gravy you need, check and adjust the seasoning
12.Simmer the stove and cook covered for 5-6 minutes
13.Add lil bit of lime juice if you prefer
14.and garnish it with cilantro leaves
Serve it with puri or chapatti
