Indian Chana Masala

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 green chili pepper, chopped
• 4 -5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 inch gingerroot, chopped
• 2 -3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• coriander leaves, for garnishing

Recipe

• 1 cut onion, tomato and green chili. grind it in food processor along with ginger and garlic and make paste.
• 2 heat oil in a pan and fry bay leaves for 30 secs.
• 3 add the paste and fry on medium heat until golden brown (the oil starts separating from the mixture).
• 4 add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. mix well. fry for 2-3 minutes.
• 5 add water enough to make thick gravy. bring the gravy to boil.
• 6 add can chick peas. stir well and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
• 7 garnish with chopped green coriander leaves and serve hot.