Channa masala

white channa dal- 1cup
onion  finely chopped-1 medium
ripe tomato-1medium finely chopped
jeera-1/2 tsp
green chilli chopped-1
ginger grated- 1tsp
garlic chopped finely-1tsp
coriander leaves.- 2 tsp chopped
garam masala pwd-1 tsp
salt- to taste
oil -3tsp
METHOD:
Soak channa dal the previous night. Now pressure cook it  2 cups of water and little salt.
Do not drain the water.Keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan add jeers,bay leaf.Now add onions, saute well add ginger and garlic. saute well.
Now add tomatoes and channa masala pwd, green chilli,cooked channa with the  little water.
Cover and cook for 10 min. stir occasionally.
Add water according to the consistency you want.This is a semi dry gravy.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Chappati or puri.
I am sorry.... did not have coriander leaves ...
Note:
 if you want it dry then don't add too much water.