Chole

You need
Channa - 1 cup
Onions - 1/2 (finely chopped)
Tomato - 2 (finely chopped)
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
Red chilly powder - 1 teaspoon
Green chillies (optional) - 2
Channa masala - 2 tablespoons
Garam masala - 1 tablespoon
Coriander leaves
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
Oil
Butter - 1 tablespoon
Tamarind date paste - 1 tablespoon
Salt
Lemon - 1


Method

• Soak the channa overnight.
• Boil the channa till it is done well. Do not half boil.
• In a pan add oil followed by cumin seeds, onions, ginger garlic paste and saute.
• Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chilly powder, green chillies and sauté well until the tomatoes get really soft.
• Add channa masala, garam masala, tamarind date paste and the water from the boiled channa and mix well.
• Cook for few minutes and then add channa, salt, butter and cook well for about 5-8 minutes.
• Mash a portion of the channa in the pan to get a good consistency.
• Garnish with coriander leaves, chopped onions and a dash of lemon juice.
• Serve with hot puris.