Chole/Chana Masala

Preparation:
1.Soak chick peas in water for overnight.
2.Pressure cook chick peas until tender.
3.Cut onion, tomato and green chilli. Grind it smooth paste along with ginger and garlic.
4.Heat oil in a pan and fry bay leaves for 30 secs. Add the paste and fry on medium heat until golden brown (The oil starts separating from the mixture).
5.Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
6.Add water enough to make thick gravy. Bring the gravy to boil.
7.Add cooked chick peas (along with the water in which it was cooked). Stir well and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
8.Garnish with chopped green coriander leaves and serve hot.

It goes with Roti and Right combination is Poori....