- Soak black chana overnight with salt
- Boil next day until tender; drain
- In frying pan, put olive oil – when hot, fry some cumin seeds and dry red chili
- Put in finely chopped onions – fry until brown
- Add garlic and ginger (minced)
- Add salt, pepper, coriander (seeds or powder – tsp), garam masala (1/2 tsp), turmeric; stir well
- Add in the chana, quickly fry
- Turn down heat
- If you want, cut potatoes in small cubes and add in