Channa masala



Ingredients
Chickpeas- 1 (14.5oz) can
Ginger garlic paste- 1tbsp
Onion- 1 large chopped finely
Tomato sauce- 1 (8oz) can
Tomato paste- 1tbsp
Green chili- 2 slit lengthwise
Chili powder- 1tsp
Coriander powder- 1 1/2tsp
Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice- 2tsp
Water- 1 cup
Coriander leaves to garnish.

For tempering
Butter- 1tbsp
Oil- 1tbsp
Cinnamon- 1"
Cloves- 2
Bay leaves- 2

Method

  1. In a sauce pan, add butter and oil. When the butter is melted, add the tempering ingredients and saute for 2 minutes.
  2. Add onion, ginger garlic paste and green chili. Saute till the onions are soft.
  3. Add the chickpeas, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water and the spice powders except garam masala.
  4. Cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes or until the gravy is thick. Sprinkle the garam masala and mix well.
  5. Add the lemon juice and cook for 5 more minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with rotis.