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Chana Masala

Chana Masala, also known as Chickpea Curry, is a flavorful and spicy dish that is popular in Indian cuisine. Here is a simple recipe for Chana Masala:

Ingredients:

2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight

1 medium onion, chopped

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1 tsp garam masala

Salt to taste

2 tbsp oil or ghee

1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)

1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)

Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.

In a pan, heat oil or ghee and add the chopped onion. Cook until they are golden brown.

Add the ginger-garlic paste, cumin seeds, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt to the pan. Cook for 1 minute.

Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they are soft.

Add the chickpeas to the pan and enough water to cover the chickpeas. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chickpeas are