Chana Masala

Chana Masala (spicy chickpeas) is one of popular vegetarian dishes in Indian restaurants.  The dish is easy to prepare, delicious and healthy.  Chana Masala goes well with Puris, Chapathis, Naan and Parathas.  

 Ingredients

Garbanzo beans - 1 cup
Onion - 1
Green chillies - 3
Tomato - 1
Garlic paste  - 1/2 tsp
Ginger paste - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Salt

Method 

Soak dried chick peas in water overnight.  You can use the canned chickpeas too.

Heat oil in a skillet over a medium-high flame. Add the onions, green chillies and curry leaves and fry the onions till they are golden brown.  Add the ginger and garlic paste and fry the mixture for few minutes.  Add the tomatoes and fry the mixture until the tomatoes blend with the onions.

Add the drained chickpeas, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and salt. Stir well and cook over medium heat.  (I used pressure cooker to cook the chickpeas).

Garnish with chopped green coriander leaves and serve hot.