Chole Masala Curry

Ingredients:

Soaked and cooked Garbanzo Beans (Chick Peas) 1 lb.
or Canned Garbanzo Beans -3
Canned Tomatoes-1
or Fresh red ripe Tomatoes - 3/4 cup
Diced Onions -3/4 cup
Ginger, Garlic Paste - 1Tbsp.
Turmeric -1/2 tsp
Green Chillies-2-3
Garam Masala Powder Or Channa Masala Powder-1Tbsp
Jeera(Cumin Seeds) - 1tsp
Coriander Powder- 1Tbsp
Potato (Medium)-1(Optional)
Onion Paste -3Tbsp(Optional)
Chopped Cilantro-3 Tbsp
Salt -1 tsp or as per taste
Oil-2Tbs
Water -1 cup -1 1/2 cup

Method:

Wash canned Garbanzo beans well, and drain. In the pot heat oil, add jeera , add ginger garlic paste, turmeric onion paste and coriander powder, fry for few seconds and add onions. Saute until onions clear. Add garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, salt and water and cook together for 7-8 minutes.Add garam masala powder/Channa Masala powder cook for 5-10 minutes more. Add chopped cilantro at end.

Tip - For thicker and more gravy microwave or boil 1 potato, remove skin and mash to paste add to chole and cook.