Chana masala

Soak Chana/Chick peas [3/4cup] for minimum 8hours.
After soaking, you get about 2cups of Chick peas.
Pressure cook the peas with 2.5cups of water and little salt for 4-5whistles.

MASALA:

Heat oil [3tbs].
Fry cumin seeds [1tsp] for few seconds.
Add finely chopped onions [2 medium sized] and saute till it turns transparent.
Add ginger/garlic paste [1tbs], coriander powder [1½ tsp], chilli powder [1tsp], cumin powder [1tsp], garam masala powder [1tsp] and turmeric powder [1/4tsp]. Fry till the masala is devoid of raw smell.
Then add finely chopped tomatoes [2 big ones] and cook until oil oozes out.
Add boiled Chick peas along with the stock. Add remaining salt.
Finally add pepper powder [1/4tsp] and dry mango powder/amchoor [1/4tsp].

Cover and cook for few minutes till the masala becomes dry.