chana masala

• 2 cup bengal gram
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 7 clove garlic(minced or crushed)
• 1 inch ginger(minced or crushed)
• 1 stick cinamon(small)
• 1 each bay leaf
• 2 medium onions(chopped)
• 2 large tomatoes(chopped)
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 dash garam masala powder
• 1 salt to taste
• 1 slice lemon
• 1/2 bunch coriander leaves chopped
• 1 water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

1. soak d bengal gram in water overnight or atleast 5-6 hours
2. in a pressure cooker add the bengal gram,cover it with water half an inch more than the level of the beans.add salt and cook for 4-5 whistles
3. the beans should b soft but nt falling apart
4. in a saucepan,heat the oil,add the cinamon stick & the bay leaf.add the ginger,garlic.when they turn a golden colour,add the onions
5. fry the onions til they turn golden brown.add the turmeric powder,cumin powder,coriander powder,red chilli powder & salt.sprinkle some water so that the spices dont burn.
6. add the tomatoes & sugar,cook until tomatoes are tender.
7. add half a cup water and bring it to a boil.
8. now add the cooked beans,mix well,simmer for 5-7 min,adjust the seasoning.add the garam masala,lemon juice,mix well.
9. garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

bengal gram, salt, bay leaf, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, red chilli powder, sugar, garam masala, salt, lemon, coriander, water, vegetable oil

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/337221-chana-masala (may not work)