Chole Masala

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1 green chilies, slit
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/2 cups water

grind to paste

• 1 medium onion
• 5 cloves garlic
• 3 cm ginger
• 3 tablespoons water

For seasoning

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 3 large tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garam masala

Directions

1. 1

   soak gram overnight and pressure cook with rest of ingredients till done.

2. 2

   grind the paste with water.

3. 3

   heat oil in a wok add cumin seeds.

4. 4

   when they splutter add the ground paste and stir constantly till brown.

5. 5

   add coriander,chilli and cumin powder.

6. 6

   add tomatoes and fry until oil seperates.

7. 7

   add cooked gram and garam masala.

8. 8

   simmer for 5-10 minute.

9. 9

   garnish with lemon slices.