Chana Masala

Ingredients:

Chana/Garbanzo beans-1 cup
Onion-2
Tomato-1 big
Tamarind-1 small lime size.
Coriander powder – 2 tsp
Cumin powder-1/2 tsp
Chilli powder-1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1 tsp
Garam masala-1tsp
Tea bags-2
Cinnemon-2 inch stick,
Cloves-4-5
Cardamom-4 nos.
Mustard seeds- 1 tsp

1.Soak the chana overnight in water.
2.Cook chana in a pressure cooker with water,  tea bags, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.(Tea bags are for color)
3.Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
4.Add onion and fry till golden brown .
5.Add coriander, cumin, chilly and turmeric powder.
6.Add tomoatos ,coriander leaves and sauté well.
7.Add garam masala.
8.Add the cooked chana to this mixture.
9.Soak tamerind in water and add the tamerind water to this mix.
10.Cook for 5-6 minutes
10.Serve hot with rice or chapathi.