Name: Chana Bhatura
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 dried bay leaf; 5 cardamom pods; 4 cloves; 1/2- inch piece of cinnamon; 2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 large red onion ((finely diced)); 2 heaping tsp ginger garlic paste; 3 medium tomatoes ((finely chopped)); 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp cayenne ((or any powdered red chili pepper)); 4 cups chickpeas ((use canned or cook them yourself. If you cook them, make sure they are very tender)); Salt to taste; 2 tbsp chana masala spice mix; Juice of 1 lemon or lime; Coriander or cilantro for garnish ((optional)); 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour ((or a blend of all purpose and whole wheat flour)); 1 tsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup vegan yogurt; 1 tsp sugar; Salt to taste; Oil for deep frying