Chana Masala (Chick Peas/Garbanzos)

I make slight variations each time I make Chana Masala or Chole. As a last minute thought, made this simple chana masala to go with rotis; ofcourse, with canned chick peas. Takes very little time and is delicious! With chick peas, you are never disappointed!

Recipe
15oz Chick Peas (wash & drain the canned chick peas)
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 tsp tomato paste
Salt, turmeric – to taste
2 tsp Chana masala powder
1 tsp Red chillie powder
A pinch of amchur powder
2 cups water
Chopped coriander leaves
For seasoning:
2 cloves, ½ tsp cumin seeds, 3 garlic cloves-finely chopped, curry leaves
1 tbsp oil

• Heat oil in a saucepan, add cloves, cumin seeds, garlic, curry leaves
• Immediately add onion, sauté until onion is soft
• Stir in tomato paste, salt & turmeric
• Add 2 cups water, let boil and toss in chick peas
• Cook until you achieve the desired consistency (thick gravy or thin gravy)
• Stir in chana masala, red chillie & amchur powders
• Add chopped coriander leaves, mix & turn the heat off