Chole Curry

Chole has various names such as Kabuli chana, Chick pea , Garbanzo beans, etc. It is best if had with bhatura or rotis.

Ingredients:

• Chick Peas or Garbanzo beans… 1 cup
• 1 small onion
• 1 tomato
• 3-4 pods of garlic
• Ginger .. 1 inch
• 2 Green chillies
• Red Chilli powder… 1 tspn
• Turmeric powder… 1/2 tspn
• Coriander powder… 1 tspn
• Chana Masala powder (optional) …. 1 tspn
• Whole Garam Masalas like cloves , cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf etc.
• Salt.. to taste
• Water
• Oil
• Cilantro .. for garnish

Method:

1. Soak the chick peas overnight and pressure cook by adding salt.
2. Grind the onions, tomatoes, green chillies, ginger and garlic.
3. Heat oil  in a pan.
4. Add the whole garam masala and let it splutter.
5. Now add the ground masala paste.
6. Stir well till it changes colour.
7. Now add the red chilli powder, turmeric and coriander powder.
8. Stir well till the masala leaves oil.
9. Now add the boiled chick peas.
10. Add some water. Add salt.
11. Let it simmer for a while. Add the chana masala at this point of time.
12. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
13. Serve with rice, rotis, naan or puris.