Channa masala (Garbanzo beans)

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Ingredients

  • Oil - 2 tbsp
  • bay leaf - 1
  • cinnamon - 1
  • cloves - 2
  • onion - 1
  • tomato - 2
  • chilli powder - 1 tbsp
  • coriander powder - 1 tsp
  • cumin powder - 1 tsp
  • salt - 1 tsp
  • Kabuli channa ( Garbanzo beans) 1/2 cup
  • Baking soda - 1 tsp
  • Tea bag - 1
  • Cilantro - 1/4 cup
  • lime - 1

Preparation

Step 1

Soak garbanzo beans the whole night or at least 5 hours.
Pressure cook it with water, baking soda 1 tsp and 1 packet tea bag.
pan add oil, once it is hot add bay leaf , cinnamon and clove
Add chopped onion saute until it turns golden brown
Add ginger garlic paste saute until raw flavor goes.
Add tomato puree and saute.
Grind half of the cooked garbanzo beans and add chilli powder , cumin powder, coriander powder or just add 1 tbsp of channa masala powder.
Add salt and water. close lid , simmer the stove for 5 min.
open lid add remaining cooked chick peas.
cook for 5 more minutes.
Garnish with cilantro and add lemon juice.

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