Everyday Quick Chole/ chana masala! (garbanzo beans curry)

Another variation of the chole recipe! I need to make some Rajma (red kidney beans curry) too again someday.. but hubbs is not a fan.. till then its going to garbanzo beans(chickpeas), black chickpeas, and black eyes peas curries ! Other chole recipes. palak chole, kadhai chole and another everyday chole !

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1/2 medium onion chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• pinch of asofetida(hing)
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 1 inch ginger chopped (can be substituted with ginger paste)
• 3-4 cloves of garlic peeled and chopped (can be substituted with garlic paste)
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon (fenugreek)methi seeds
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 can garbanzo beans washed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon rock salt/black salt
• 1/2 teaspoon raw sugar

Directions:

1. In a blender, add 3 medium chopped tomatoes, ginger, garlic, fenugreek seeds, lemon juice, 1/4 can garbanzo beans. Blend into a paste and keep aside.
2. In a pressure cooker, add oil and onions.
3. Cook until onions are translucent. Add in the spices, asofetida, chili flakes and mix well.
4. Add in the blended tomato and cook on medium low, partially covered with occasional stirring until the paste thickens and starts to leave oil (15 minutes)
5. Add in the salt and remaining garbanzo beans and a cup or 2 of water according to how you want the curry.
6. Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
7. Serve hot topped with chopped onions, lemon wedges, cilantro and Rotis or Naans!