Keep all ingredients ready. Heat oil in a pressure cooker add bay leaf and onions. Saute till translucent.

Next add green chillies and ginger garlic paste. Saute till raw smell disappears.

Now add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Mix well. Add the tomatoes. Cook till mushy.

Add the soaked chickpeas/ channa. Add 3 cups water and salt.

Pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles. Allow pressure to release by itself. Meanwhile take all ingredients to grind in a blender and grind to a smooth paste adding little water.

Open lid and check if chana is cooked put back on flame. Add the coconut paste and allow to boil,check salt and garnish with coriander leaves.