Channa Masala

Preparation:30 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total Time: 601 hours
Servings: Makes 3 to 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups soaked and cooked kabuli chana (white chick peas)
2 chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tsp chole masala
1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1 tsp crushed garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in a pan or wok.Add the onions and sauté until golden brown and add the ginger and garlic.Add the fennel seeds and mix well.Add the tomatoes and cook until they are mushy and soft.Cool and blend to a fine paste.Transfer into the same pan and add the cooked chana, chilli powder, salt and some water.Bring to boil and simmer for a few minutes.Add the chana masala and stir nicely till it is fully incorporated with the gravy.Garnish with freshly coriander leaves.