Channa Masala

Serve - 3

Ingredients

Channa/Chickpea/Mukkadalai - 250gms
Onion - 2
Tomato - 1
Green Chillies - 2
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
Curry Leaves - 5 or 6
Coriander Leaves - handful
Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Cinnamon - 1
Cloves - 1
Lemon - 1/2
Oil - 2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method
     Soak chickpea over night.
    Mince onion and tomato.Slit green chillies into half.Finely chop coriander leaves.        
    In a pressure cook,heat oil,add cinnamon and cloves.Add onions,pinch of salt and saute until it is translucent.Add ginger garlic paste,curry leaves,green chillies and saute for 45 seconds.Add tomatoes,1 tbsp coriander leaves  and saute until tomatoes are soft and oil seperates from it.Add red chilli powder,turmeric powder and saute.Add the soaked chickpea,required salt and water.Close the lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles.When the pressure releases,remove the lid.Garnish with coriander leaves.
     Serve hot with chapathi,puri

Serving Tips
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* Garnish the dish with fresh finely chopped onions,grated carrot
*Sprinkle a teaspoon of  lemon juice