Chole masala in pressure cooker

 Ingredients:

Chickpeas(chole/kabuli chana)- 1 cup (Soak it in normal water for 7-8 hours or overnight) Chopped onion- 2 medium Chopped tomato-2 medium ( grind and make puree) Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp Whole garam masala (Bay leaves, black cardamom, green cardamom, cinnamon, mace(javitri) Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Red chilli powder-1 to 1 tsp Cumin powder-1/2 tsp Coriander powder-1/2 tsp Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp (optional) Salt to taste or 1.5 tsp Chole masala(any brand) -1 tsp Cooking oil-5 tbsp Coriander leaves-1/3 cup

Water - 1.5 cups to 2 cups

Method:

1. Heat oil in pressure cooker

2. Add cumin seeds, whole Garam Masala and fry for a min

3. Now add onion and fry till onions are light brown

4. Now add red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder and mix well

5. Now add tomato puree and mix well and close the lid and cook for 2 mins

6. Now add soaked chana and mix well for a min

7. Now add chole masala, salt and mix well and cook for 2-3 mins with closed lid

8. Now add water and close the lid and give 4-5 whistles and switch off

9. Once pressure is gone, garnish with coriander leaves.