Here is one more popular recipe from North Indian cuisine, Chana Masala. A very simple recipe with minimum spices and yet delicious. It goes well with everything you can think and in every occasion.

Preparation Time: 1 hours

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

? 2 cups white chickpeas (chana)
? 1 tbsp of oil
? 2 large onions (finely chopped)
? 1 large tomato (finely chopped)
? 1 tsp – chana masala or garam masala
? 1 tsp – chopped garlic
? 1/2 tsp – chopped ginger
? 1 tsp – red chilli powder
? 1 tsp – salt (adjust to taste)
? Coriander leaves / cilantro for garnishing

Preparation Instructions:

• Soak white chickpeas (chana) overnight and pressure cook (when cooking) for 3 whistles.
• Heat oil in a skillet and add chopped onions to it. Saute till onions turn golden brown.
• Add ginger and garlic and fry them for few seconds.
• Add tomatoes and cook till they become soft.
• Let all this mixture cool and blend it into a fine paste.
• In the same pan, add the paste (you can also heat a little oil and then add the paste).
• Add boiled white chickpeas, salt, chilli powder and some water. Cook for some time.
• Turn off the stove. Add garam masala or chana masala and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

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