Chana Masala

Ingredients:

• Chick peas (kabuli chana)-1 cup
• Onion-1
• Tomato-1
• Green chilli-1
• Garlic-4-5
• Ginger-an inch
• Bay leaves-2-3
• Red chilli powder-1 tsp.
• Turmeric Powder-1/2 tsp.
• Coriander powder-1 tsp.
• Garam Masala Powder-1 tsp.
• Vegetable oil-3 tbsp.
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

• Soak chick peas in water for overnight.
• Pressure cook the chick peas
• Cut onion, tomato and green chilli. Grind it in mixie along with ginger and garlic and make paste.
• Heat oil in a pan and fry bay leaves for 30 secs. Add the paste and fry on medium heat until golden brown (The oil starts separating from the mixture).
• Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add water enough to make thick gravy. Bring the gravy to boil.
• Add cooked chick peas ,Stir well and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.

Garnish with chopped green coriander leaves and serve hot.