Chole a la Sen...

This is a very simple way to make Chole, it is delicately spiced and tastes just great.


Ingredients:
250 gms chickpeas (soaked overnight and boiled, retain the water used to boil the chick peas)
2 medium sized onions (grind to a paste)
3 medium sized tomatoes (pureed)
3 large cloves of garlic (grated)
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp Chole Masala
4 tsp Oil

Method:
1) Heat the oil and add the onion paste and fry till about half cooked.
2) Add the grated garlic and fry till the raw smell dissappears.
3) Add the tomato puree and turmeric powder and cook well.
4) Once all the tomato is well cooked add the Chole masala and mix well.
5) Fry for another couple of minutes and add the boiled chickpeas and water used to boil the chickpeas.
6) Incase you feel the Chole is turning dry, add a cup of water.
7) Check for seasoning, add salt of required(I put salt while boiling the chickpeas).
8) Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.
9) Garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot with chapatties or bread.