Chole

Ingredients
Garbanzo beans(channa) - 1 cup
Onion - 1 (blend in a mixer to a smooth paste)
Tomatoes - 2 (blend in a mixer to a smooth paste)
Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Red Chilly powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Chole/garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2-3 tbsp
Salt to taste
Cilantro for garnishing

Method
Soak channa over night and cook in a pressure cooker till done.
Grind 2 tbsp of cooked channa to a fine paste.
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds.
Fry onion paste for a couple of minutes and add ginger garlic paste. Saute for a minute or two.
Add tomato paste, red chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt.
Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Add the cooked channa, channa paste and chole masala powder.
Add about half a cup of water and cook for 10 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro.

Simple Broccoli Soup

Ingredients
Broccoli(chopped) - 2 cups
Chicken/Vegetable Stock - 1 cup
Yogurt/milk - 1 cup
Garlic - 1 clove
Ginger - 1''
Salt & Pepper to taste

Method
In a microwave safe container mix broccoli, ginger, garlic, milk/yogurt and chicken stock and microwave for 10 minutes.
Blend the broccoli mixture to a smooth consistency and add salt and pepper.