Channa Masala

Soak chole in water overnight or to cook the same day soak them in warm water for atleast 5-6hrs

Pressure cook chole

Drain the chole, reserve the liquid 

Chop up onion, tomatoes

Heat oil in a deep saucepan and add cumin seeds  whole garam masala

When the cumin seeds change color add chopped onion to it and saute till they are brown

Add the Ginger-garlic paste to it and saute for couple of minutes

Add all the  tomatoes dry powders to it and saute add salt

Saute the tomatoes till they are soft and mushed up,

Add the chole to the mixture and mix gently so that chole are properly coated in the mixture

Add the reserved water depending on the gravy you need, check and adjust the seasoning

Simmer the stove and cook covered for 5-6 minutes and garnish it with cilantro leaves

Serve it with bhature, puri or chapatti with sliced onion and lemon wedge by the side

chole bautra is just awesome - make it a point to make it soon