Chana Spice Mix

• 3 ½ tsp coriander powder
• ¾ tsp ginger powder
• 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 - 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight and drained
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cloves
• 1 black cardamom
• 2 tea bags
• 2 tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Chana Spice Mix
• 2 tbsp hot melted ghee to cook the spices

Chana/Chole Masala

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

Toppings

• fresh coriander leaves
• finely chopped red onions
• Lime/Lemon Juice
• salt