Channa Masala or Chole Masala

Ingredients

2 cans Garbanzo bean drained(channa)

2 tomatoes crushed

1 onion minced fine

1/2 " Ginger chopped fine

6 cloves Garlic minced

Spices

chaat  masala 1/2 tsp(Indian store)

1 tsp cumin powder(Indian store)

1/4 tsp garam masala powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder 

1 tsp Chili powder

1 tsp coriander powder 

salt to taste 

 2 tsp lemon juice

oil to fry 

 Cilantro to garnish

Method

In a non stick pan pour 3 tbs oil add the chopped garlic wait till it browns a little add the onion to the garlic infused oil and wait till translucent.

Add the curry powder and the tomatoes to it fry till the raw smell disappears.

Now add the drained channa and the minced ginger to it add a little water cook for 15 minutes till the channa is cooked and soft.

To get a lot of gravy I take a ladle full of the cooked channa masala run it in the blender till smooth and add it to the simmering channa it gives a good consistency.

Drizzle the lemon juice. 

Garnish with Cilantro leaves, sometimes adding a tsp of Methi gives it a great taste.