Lahori chana masala

Chana masala or Cholay is one of those street foods which you would find in every corner, every street, every city in India. Everyone has thier own way of making it and every single one of them is delicious. The cholay masala I made today, is unique to me but it is so delicious. Next time I have to double the recipe because there wasn't enough :)

And to make it a meal...I got Samosas today, when I went shopping in the Indian store. So that was a crazy yummy dinner

Lahori chana masala(Chickpeas curry with Indian Spices)

Lahori Chana Masala

Ingredients:

1. 1 can chickpeas
2. 1 small onion sliced
3. 1 medium tomato chopped
4. 1 tablespoon tomato paste
5. 1/4 cup yellow moong dal cooked
6. 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin, saunf, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder (or more), ginger garlic paste
7. 1/4 teaspoon ajwain, garam masala
8. 1 teaspoon each of coriander powder, amchur powder, dried fenugreek leaves, 
9. 2 tablespoons oil
10. coriander leaves for garnishing

In a pan heat the oil and add the cumin and saunf and fry for a minute. Add the onions and fry till they start to change color to brown. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add the dal and tomato paste and cook for 5 more minutes along with all the spices and mix well. Add washed chickpeas and 1/2 cup water and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy with Pav or Poori or Samosa or as is