channa masala

Ingredients:

Channa		1 cup
Onion		1
Tomato		1
Green chilli		1
Garlic		4-5
Ginger		an inch
Bay leaves		2-3
Red chilli powder		1 tsp.
Turmeric Powder		1/2 tsp.
Coriander powder		1 tsp.
Garam Masala Powder		1 tsp.
Vegetable oil		3 tbsp.
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves		for garnishing

How to prepare:

1.	Soak channa in water for overnight.
2.	Cut onion, tomato and green chilli. Grind it in mixie along with ginger and garlic and make paste.
3.	Heat oil in a pan and fry bay leaves for 30 secs. Add the paste and fry on medium heat until golden brown (
4.	Add red chilli 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 cooked chick peas. Stir well and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Serve it with Garama Gram Roti ...