Chana Masala Recipe

Ingredients:
Chickpeas/Kabuli Chana - 1 cup, soaked in water for 8 hours or overnight
Ginger - 2 tsp, grated
Garlic - 2 tsp, grated
Onion - 1 cup, chopped
Tomato - 1 cup, grated
Green Chillies - 2, sliced
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tblsp
Cumin Powder - 1 tblsp
Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Garama Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Leaves - 2 tblsp
Ginger - 1/2 inch piece, julienned
Vegetable Oil - 2 tblsp
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Cook the chana till soft and set aside.
2. In 2 tblsp hot oil fry onions till pink.
3. Add grated garlic and ginger.
4. Cook for 2 minutes in low heat.
5. Add grated tomatoes, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder and chilli powder.
6. Saute over low heat till the oil separates.
7. Add chana, 1 to 2 cups of water, salt and half of the coriander leaves.
8. Simmer uncovered until the liquid has been absorbed.
9. Add a pinch of garam masala.
10. Sprinkle the remaining garam masala, coriander leaves and shredded ginger.
11. Serve hot.