Chola- Bengali Kala Chana Masala

Soak these black chickpeas overnight and boil using salt the next day. It is better to soak them overnight for best results.

Heat oil and saute ginger garlic paste first followed by onion. Add chilli powder and coriander powder. Mix well and cook for a minute. Take it off the heat and stir in the other ingredients.

Sprinkle garam masala and squeeze some lemon juice. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot at Iftaar time. Relish this yummy and spicy Chola as called in Bengali which means kala chana (masala) when translated. Enjoy!