Indian Chana Masala

Instructions

firstly, in a cooker heat oil / butter. using more oil makes dhaba style chole masala.

• saute bay leaf, cinnamon stick and cumin seeds till they turn aromatic.
• also add finely chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste. saute till it turns golden brown.
• add tomatoes and saute till they start releasing oil
• further, add chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, amchur powder, garam masala and salt. saute for a minute.
• then add soaked chickpea / canned chickpeas. make sure to soak chickpea overnight if its not canned chickpeas.
• further add 2 cups of water. add more water if you like it to be more gravy.
• give a good mix. and check the seasonings. make sure the masala water to be slightly salty as chole will absorb while cooking.
• pressure cook for 7-8 whistles on medium flame.
• allow the pressure to release by itself before opening the cooker.
• squeeze lemon and mix well. garnish with coriander leaves.
• finally, serve hot with poori / chapati / bhatura/ naan