Channa Masala

Ingredients:

• Chickpeas/Kabuli Chana - 1 cup, soaked in water for 8 hours or overnight
• Ginger  - 2 tsp, grated
• Garlic - 2 tsp, grated
• Onion - 1 cup, chopped
• Tomato - 1 cup, grated
• Green Chillies - 2, sliced
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 1 tblsp
• Cumin Powder - 1 tblsp
• Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garama Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander Leaves - 2 tblsp
• Ginger - 1/2 inch piece, julienned
• Vegetable Oil - 2 tblsp
• Salt as per taste

Method:

1. Cook the chana till soft and set aside.
2. In 2 tblsp hot oil fry onions till pink.
3. Add grated garlic and ginger.
4. Cook for 2 minutes in low heat.
5. Add grated tomatoes, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder and chilli powder.
6. Saute over low heat till the oil separates.
7. Add chana, 1 to 2 cups of water, salt and half of the coriander leaves.
8. Simmer uncovered until the liquid has been absorbed.
9. Add a pinch of garam masala.
10. Sprinkle the remaining garam masala, coriander leaves and shredded ginger.
11. Serve hot.