1 cup Chole/ chickpeas soaked overnight in water
3-4 medium size Onions
1 medium size tomato
2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 cinnamon stick
1 black cardamom pod
1 bay leave
3-4 peppercorns coarsely ground
1teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2-3 tablespoon Oil
Preparation Method:
* Heat Oil in a pan and add bay leave, cinnamon stick, cardamom and cumin
* Now add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown
* Add ginger garlic paste and cook for 2-3 mins and add tomato
* Once everything becomes a nice paste and oil starts showing up on the mixture
* Now add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and salt and give it a nice mix
* Add soaked chole/chickpeas and mix again.
* Finally add some water to make a gravy and cook for another 10-15mins
* Serve with rice, chapattis, roti or paratha