Chole (Chana Masala)

1: Soak the chickpeas overnight and boil with a little turmeric until soft.

2: Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and asafoetida.

3: Add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, dry red chillis, and bay leaves.

4: Stir in grated ginger and garlic, cooking until aromatic.

5: Add blended tomatoes and cook until the oil separates.

6: Mix in ground cumin, coriander, chilli powder, mango powder, black salt, and garam masala.

7: Add the boiled chickpeas and simmer for a few minutes.

8: Adjust salt to taste and garnish with fresh coriander and split green chillis.