Chana Masala

Ingredients:-

Chana / Garbanzo Beans- 1 cup or 1 can
Onions-1 small size / 1/3 cup (finely chopped)
Tomatoes -2 medium size (pureed)
Green chillies-3 nos
Ginger-1 tsp
Garlic-3 nos
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Bay leaves-2 to 3 nos
Turmeric Powder-1 tsp
Chilli powder-2 tsp
Coriander powder-1 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder-1/2 tsp
Chaat Masala-1 tsp
Garam masala-1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves for garnishing.




Method:-


Today i used the canned garbanzo beans which are already precooked.However you could soak the uncooked channa overnight and pressure cook them until soft.(it will 3 to 4 wishles)

Cut the onions into small pieces.Tomatoes make into pureed.Grind the ginger,garlic and green chillies to a paste.

Heat oil in a deep pan.Add cumin seeds,bay leaves fry for 1 minute.Add the ginger-garlic-chilli paste and saute until the rawness fades.

Add the chopped onions ,keep sauteing till the onions turn translucent.Add all the masalas powder turmeric,chilli,cumin,coriander,garam masal,chaat masal powder and mix well.

Add the tomato puree and keep sauteing until all the masala mix well in the gravy and the tomatoes are fully cooked.

 Now add the drained garbanzo beans and little water and mix well.Let it boil for about 10 to 20 minutes.

Garnish it with chopped coriander leaves and onions.Squeeze a tiny bit of fresh lemon juice before serving,Pooris or batura or rotis with you can have this chana masala.