Channa Masala

Ingredients
Channa dal/Chick peas -1 1/2 cup
Chopped onions -1/2 cup
Tomato -2
Garlic -6 cloves
Ginger -1/2 inch pieces
Fennel seeds -1 teaspoon
Cinnamon -1/2 inch stick
Cloves -2
Coriander powder - 2 teaspoon
Chilly powder -1 teaspoon
Jeera powder -1/4 teaspoon
Turmeric powder -1/4 teaspoon
Salt -1/2 teaspoon
Coriander leaves -For garnishing
Method
Soak the channa dal over night and pressure cook for 3 whistles
Heat the oil in a pan and add 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds,cloves and add chopped ginger and garlic.Cook them for 1 min and add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 min then cool them and grind in to a fine paste

Heat a pan and add oil, now add the fennel seeds and cloves
Add the chopped onions and cook for 2 min,now add the ground tomato paste and cook for 2 min

Add the coriander powder,chilly powder,jeera powder,turmeric powder and mix it together.Add 1 cup of water and allow them to boil for 5 min
Now add the salt and cooked channa dal,stir well and cook for 2 min and remove from the stove

Garnish with the chopped coriander leaves