Chick peas gravy

Ingrediants:

Chickpeas-2 cup
Onion-1 chopped finely
Tomato-3 (pureed)
Turmeric powder-1 tsp
Red chilli powder-1 tblspn
Coriander powder-1 tblspn
Garam masala powder-1 tsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Asafoetida(perumkaya podi)- ½ tsp
Ginger Garlic paste-1 tblspn
kasuri methi leaves-1 tblspn(optional)
Tomato sauce-1 tblspn
Salt to taste
Sugar-1 tsp
Oil-2 tblspn
Lemon Juice-2 tsp
Coriander leaves or spring onion for Garnishing

Method:

Boil the channa with some salt till soft.

In a kadai add oil and crackle some cumin seeds and asafoetida for 1 min.

Add in the onions,ginger garlic paste and sate till golden brown.

Add in all the spices and cook till oil separates.Pour in the tomato puree and cook till oil separates.Now Add a dash of Tomato ketchup(not the traditional ingrediant but gives you a nice taste) and mix well.

Add in the channa and mix well till every thing is combined.Add in some salt and sugar and mix well.

Now pour in water and bring to a boil.Cover and simmer till oil separates.

Squeeze in some lemon juice.Garnish with coriander leaves and spring onions.