Chole (Chana)

Chole (Chana) (serves 2):

(All ingredients are underlined)

Soak 1/2  cup chick peas (Kabuli Chana/Chole) in water for 5-6 hours. If you want it quicker, soak in boiling water and cover. Then it will be ready in an hour. Cook the soaked chick peas in a pressure cooker for 3 whistles and then keep on low flame for 1/2 hour. Let the pressure cooker cool down before you take out the chick peas. Now mash a few chick peas slightly with the back of a spoon. This will later help make the gravy thicker. 

For Gravy: Grind 1 small onion, 1 tomato, 1" ginger, and 4 garlic cloves in a grinder. 

Preparation: Heat 1 & 1/2 tbsp oil in a pan and add the gravy to it. Add 2 tsp chole masala or garam masala and fry nicely till it turns brownish and oil starts separating from it. Add the cooked chick peas and mix well. Add more water to get the desired consistency. Add salt to taste. Bring to boil and turn off the gas. Serve with chapati, phulka, puri, or rice.