Chole masala

Ingredients:

• 3 cups soaked chana/ chickpeas
• 1.5 cups water
• 2 tbsp oil as needed
• Cinnamon 
• 3 clove
• 1cup thinly sliced onions
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• ½ cup chopped tomatoes
• ½ cup chopped onions
• 1 ¼ tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ⅛ tsp turmeric/ haldi
• Salt as needed

Method:

1. Wash chickpeas thoroughly and soak for 6 to 8 hours. Add them to a pot or pressure cooker along with 1.5 cups water and a pinch of soda. Cook until soft for 1 to 2 whistles.
   
   
   
2. Heat oil in a pan,saute onion fry for 2 min.
   
3. Saute ginger garlic paste as well to remove the raw smell.
   
4. Saute chopped tomatoes and sprinkle salt. Make sure tomatoes turn soft and the raw smell has gone.
   
5. Saute again along with chili powder and turmeric till the raw smell goes away. Blend once cooled to a smooth paste.
   
6. saute cinnamon and cloves in oil. Add chopped onions and fry until golden.
   
7. Add the blended paste. Stir well. Add masala powder and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
   
8. Add the cooked chickpeas.When it comes to a boil, simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes or until it reaches the desired consistency.
   
9. Stir and switch off. Add chopped coriander leaves. Cover and set aside until served.
   
10.  chole masala is ready.