Channa Masala

Ingredients:

• White channa- 500 gms
  
• Onion-1 chopped
  
• Tomatoes-3 chopped
  
• Ginger and Garlic paste-1 tsp
  
• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
  
• Red chilli powder-1 tbsp
  
• Garam masala-1/2 tsp
  
• Bay leaf-2
  
• Lemon juice-1 tsp
  
• Oil-3 tbsp
  
• Corriander powder-2 tsp
  
• Jeera powder-1 tsp
  
• Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp
  
• Cinnamon stick-1
  
• Cloves-2
  
• Water
  
• Corriander leaves for garnish
  

Method:

         Note: Soak channa overnight. 

1.Wash and pressure cook channa fo 6 to 7 whistles or until channa is cooked.

2.Heat a oil in a pan,when oil is heated add bay leaf,cinnamon stick and cloves,stir it well for a minute.Then add the chopped onion and salt and saute for few minutes,till onion become light brown.

3.Then add ginger and garlic paste and fry for few minutes.

4.Then add all the masala powder and saute for 5 minutes,add tomatoes and mix it well.

5.Add cooked channa and adjust salt, mix it nicely so that all masala and channa are coated nicely.

6.Add water as required for gravy,cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. 

7.When its cooked add lemon juice and mix it well.

8.Garnish with  corriander leaves.

9.Serve hot with chappati/Batura.