CHANA MASALA / Chole masala

Ingredients  for Chana / chole masala : 

Chana / white chickpeas  : 1 1/2 Cups

Onion : 2, sliced

Tomato :  1sliced

Green chillies : 2, chopped

Ginger : 3/4 inch piece,chopped

Garlic : 5, chopped

Coriander leaves : 2bunch, finely chopped

Fennel seeds : 1/4tsp

Turmeric powder : 1/4tsp

Chilli Powder : 2tsp

Coriander power : 2tsp

Garam Masala : 1tsp

Salt

Vegetable oil : 1tsp

How to make Punjabi Chana Masala

1. Soak chickpeas overnight and pressure cook for 3 whistles with turmeric powder and salt. allow to cool.

2. Heat oil and add fennel seeds. When it splutters add ginger, garlic and green chillies. Now add onions and saute till it turns to translucent. Now add spice powders except garam masala and saute till you get a nice aroma.  Add tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes are soft.

3. Cool the mixture and blend with 1/2 cup cooked chana. This helps to get the thick punjabi chole masala. Now add the ground masala + chole mixture to the remaining boiled chana and bring to boil. Add garam masala and sprinkle some coriander leaves.

4. Serve hot with chappathi / roti / naan.