Chana Masala | Saroj Velho

Ingredients

• 2 cups pre-soaked and cooked chana; or 2 cans chickpeas, drained
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 anise star seeds
• 1/4 inch piece of ginger, chopped finely
• 1 tsp garlic paste or 3-4 fresh garlic cloves,
• chopped finely
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 2 medium size tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 cup water or light coconut milk
• Salt to taste
• Small bunch of fresh coriander finely chopped, 1/2 sliced raw onion, 1 slice lime