Chana masala\Chickpeas curry

                                                         

                                                     
Ingredients
Chana\Chickpeas-1 cup
Onion-1
Tomato-2
Ginger-1/4 inch
Garlic-5 pods
Chilly powder-1/2 tbsp
Coriander powder-1/2 tbsp
Garam masala-1/4 tsp
Cumin powder-1/2 tsp
Cinnamon-2 small pieces
Cardamom-2 broken pieces
Cloves-2
Bay leaves-2
Coconut milk-1/4 cup(Optional)
Cilantro (for garnishing)
Procedure
Soak the chana/chickpeas overnight.Pressure cook the chana/chickpeas 4 to 5 whistles.The chana has to be cooked softly. Heat a  pan,add some oil,cinnamon,cardamon and bay leaves.Add some onions and saute them well till they become transparent.Add ginger garlic paste till the raw smell goes off.Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy,Now add chilly powder,coriander powder,cumin powder,garam masala,turmeric powder and some salt and add about 1/4 cup of water to it,so that all the masalas  gets cooked.Now add the cooked chana/chickpeas.Mix it well.Finally,add the coconut milk.Let it boil for 5 minutes and the gravy will get into little thick consistency.Switch off the flame.Sprinkle some cilantro for garnishing. Chana/Chickpeas curry is ready go with rotis,pooris and parathas.