Channa masala

Also known, as cholle masala is a famous Punjabi dish. It is a chickpea dish, which is cooked in spicy tomato gravy. It is best served with chapatis or pooris.

Ingredients:

Vegetable oil-1tbsp.
Onion-2 medium
Garlic-1
Ground coriander-1tbsp.
Ground cumin-2 tsp.
Ground pepper- ½ tsp.
Turmeric powder-1tsp.
Chopped tomatoes-6tbsp.
Water-1cup
Channe boiled-4 cups
Ground roasted cumin seeds-2tsp.
Amchoor powder-1tbsp.
Garam masala-1tsp.
Salt- ½tsp.
Lemon - ½ juiced
Green chilly-1 fresh
Ginger grated-2tsp. fresh

How to boil channe: 

Soak channe overnight in enough water at least one inch above the level of channe. For better color you can also add a tea bag during boiling it Next day pressure-cook them for 5-6 whistles.

How to make channa masala:

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add onions and garlic. Sauté it on medium heat.
• Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and pepper.
• Stir for few seconds.
• Add tomatoes. Cook until done.
• Add channe and water to it.
• Add roasted cumin, amchoor powder, garam masala, salt, and lemon juice.
• Now cook it covered for 10 min.
• At last add green chilly and ginger.
• Stir again and cook again for a minute.