Soak chole in water for about 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse it properly.

Transfer it to a pressure cooker. Add 2 cups water with a pinch of salt. Pressure cook for 3 whistles on a medium heat. Allow the steam to release by itself.

Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaf, cinnamon, cumin seeds and saute till they turn aromatic.

Add finely chopped onion and fry till golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute till the raw smell of garlic goes off. Now add chopped tomato and cook till it turns mushy. Next add chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, chole masala powder, salt and saute till oil starts to ooze out from the sides.

Now add boiled chole along with the stock. If needed pour little more water to bring it to a thick consistency.

Bring it to boil and simmer for about 5-6 minutes or until it reaches the desired consistency. Add garam masala powder, dry mango powder, chopped coriander leaves and mix well. Cover and turn off the flame.

Chole Masala is ready to be served hot with puri/ chapati/ bhatura.