Chana-Chole Masala

Instructions

• Wash and soak Chana overnight.
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, whole garama masala and onions and saute till onions become translucent.
• Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder and saute for another minute.
• Add chana, sprinkle some salt, 2 cups of water and pressure cook until 7 to 8 whistles.
• Heat oil in a pan, add sliced onion and saute till it gets light brown color.
• Add diced tomatoes and fried onions to the blender and grind to make smooth puree.
• Heat oil in a Wok or kadhai, add onion-tomato puree and cook for 5 mts.
• Add ginger garlic paste and cook till raw smell goes away.
• Add coriander, cumin, red chilli and amchur powder, mix and cook till oil starts to loose out from the spices.
• Add boiled Chana, mix, add some water and salt, cover and cook for 10 mts.
• Garnish with chopped corriandar leaves.