Punjabi Chole Masala

Ingredients

*3/4 cup Dried Chickpeas

*2 tbsp Oil

*1 cup Tomato (chopped)

*1 cup Onion (chopped)

*1/2 tsp. Cumin seeds

*1 tsp. Red chili Powder

*2 Green Chilies

*4-5 Curry Leaves

*1 tsp. Ginger paste

*1 tsp. Coriander Powder

*1 tsp. Cumin Powder

*1/2 tsp. Cinnamon Powder

*1/2 tsp. Garam Masala

*2 tbsp. Tamarind Pulp

*1/8 tsp. black Pepper Powder

Salt to taste

Method:

1) Soak Chickpeas for 8 to 10 hours into water. Pressure cook until Chickpeas become soft and tender. Do not overcook Chickpeas. Add little salt to while cooking.

2) Heat a pan, add oil and let it become hot. Turn heat on medium. Then add Cumin seeds, Red Chili powder, Green chilies and Curry leaves. Now add Ginger paste. Saute for few seconds, add chopped onion and little salt. Let onion cook over medium heat. Once Onion is done, add Cinnamon Powder, Cumin powder and Coriander powder. Saute for 20 seconds. Then add chopped Tomatoes. Cook until soft and tender.

3) Once Tomato is cooked add chickpeas and approx 1 cup water. Give a nice stir. Cover pan with lid and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add Tamarind Pulp, Pepper powder and Garam Masala. Let it boil for few minutes. We have added salt while cooking chickpeas and sauteing Onion, add salt only if needed.


Garnish with Cilantro and chopped Onion. Serve hot with Slice bread or Dinner Roll.