Kala Chana Curry

Ingredients

• three-fourth cup kala chana (black chickpeas or desi chana)
• 2 small green chilies (optional)
• 1 tablespoons oil
• 1.5 teaspoons dhaniya powder
• salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon garam masala (optional)
• 3 pods garlic
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped finely
• ½ inch ginger
• 1 medium onion
• 1.5 cups water for pressure cooking
• 1 teaspoon jeera seeds
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
• 2 medium tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon amchur powder (dried mango powder)