Chana Spice Mix

• 3 ½ tsp coriander powder
• ¾ tsp ground ginger
• ¾ tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp pomegranate seed powder Anar Dana
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder

Chole

• 200 gms chickpeas soaked overnight and drained, dried
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cloves
• 1 black cardamom
• 2 tea in bags
• 2 tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking soda
• chana spice mix
• 2 tbsp ghee to cook the spices, hot melted

Chana/Chole Masala

• chole cooked
• 4 - 6 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2.5 cm ginger 1 inch slices
• 2 green chilies
• ¼ cup yogurt
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• ½ tsp ginger paste
• ½ tsp garlic paste
• ½ tsp fenugreek leaves Kasuri Methi, dried
• ½ cup water

Toppings

• Coriander fresh leaves
• red onion finely chopped
• lime juice or lemon juice
• salt