Chickpea Curry (masaledaar Chole)

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 onion
• 1 tomato
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1½ teaspoon madras curry powder
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• to taste cilantro

Steps

1. Soak the chickpeas overnight in water.
2. Pressure cook the chickpeas until done (3 whistles).
3. Heat the cooking oil in a pot.
4. Add the onions.
5. Sauté until golden brown.
6. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala, and Madras curry powder.
7. Add the tomatoes, ginger, and garlic paste.
8. Stir for about 1 minute.
9. Add the boiled chickpeas and some water.
10. Add salt to taste.
11. Cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat.
12. Garnish with cilantro.
13. Serve with chapattis or paratha.