Punjabi Chole Masala

To make Punjabi Chole, First of all Cook chickpeas with enough water and salt. Drain excess water and keep it aside

In a pan add Cloves, Cinnamon stick, Bay leaf and saute for few minutes, then add Onion and cook it in medium flame

Add ginger and garlic crushed, cook till raw smell vanish.

Now add Tomato puree and cook about 10 minutes till oil start to release

In next step we will add masala powders, Chilly powder, turmeric, cumin powder, garam masala powder, pepper powder, Aamchur powder and mix well

Add salt as required (remember we already added some salt with chickpeas)

Next step is creating the gravy. For that we add enough water and mix well

Now you can add cooked Chickpea and mix well and cook for some time till the gravy reach the right consistency

Garnish with Kasuri methi (optional)

Serve with Bhatoora, Chapathi or Puri