Chole / Chickpea gravy

 Garbazeno beans ( chick peas ) is called as channa in india. Kondaikadalai in tamil. There are many dishes which are made using this chick pea. This chole is popular Punjabi sidedish.  

Requirements :

Chick peas – 1 cup

Onion – 1

Chilly powder – 2 tsp

Chole masala – 2 tsp

Ginger garlic paste – 1tsp

Cumin seeds - ½  tsp

Amchur powder ( dry mango powder )– 2 tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tbs

Cumin powder -1 tsp

Tea bag – 1 (optional )

Oil – 2tbs

Salt to taste

Method :

Soak the chick peas for overnight.

 Pressure cook the chick peas with the tea bag for 3 whistles . Drain and keep aside. Discard the tea bag.

Heat oil , add cumin seeds. When it crackles , add onion , gingergarlic paste and sauté well.

Add add the dry powders , salt and stir well.

Add the chickpeas and a cup of water and mix well. Simmer for 10 – 15 minutes.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

Note : can substitute tamarind pulp instead of Amchur powder.