Chole masala recipe...

Normally we used kabuli chana/chickpeas for this chole masala...Its a punjabi cuisine which goes very well  with Bhature/Puri/Roti/Naan/Kulcha....

INGREDIENTS:

• Chickpeas-1 & 1/2 cup.
• Onion-3 (finely chopped).
• Tomato- 3 (finely chopped).
• Ginger-Garlic paste-1 tbsp.
• Chole masala-1 tsp.     *if u don't have chole masala,then also u can prepare.
• Red chili powder-1 tsp.
• Cumin powder-1/2 tsp.
• Coriander powder-1/2 tsp.
• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp.
• Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp.
• Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp.
• Kasturi methi-few.
• Bay leaf-1.
• Refined oil-3 tbsp.
• Salt to taste.

Method:

• Soak chickpeas in enough water for 4-5 hour.Take a pressure cooker,add the soaked peas & salt,pressure cook it for 2-3 whistle,remove it from pressure cooker after release the pressure.
• Heat oil in the same pressure cooker,then add cumin seeds,when it splutter  add 1 bay leaf,then add chopped onion,fry till it turn golden brown,add ginger-garlic paste,saute it little,then add chole masala powder+cumin powder+red chili powder+coriander powder+turmeric powder+salt,mix it.
• Then add chopped tomato,stir it till tomato become too soft & get dissolve with onion & oil starts to leave the sides of the mixture. 

                                      *u can add little water if the masala starts to stick to the vessel.

• Then add chickpeas & dried fenugreek leaves(kasturi methi) by crushing it in your palm,mix it well with the masala.Then add water & close the lid,pressure cook it 1-2 whistle.open the lid,after release the pressure,make sure that it is soft,add some garam masala powder,mix it & close the lid.keep it 1 min.

                            *Add water accordingly how much thick gravy u want.

• Delicious "Chole masala" is ready to serve.Enjoy dinner with your loved one's.