Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 12 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 12 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
  • 1 tomatoes, chopped
  • 12 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
  • 12 fresh green chile, minced

Method

  • In a heavy pot with a lid heat oil to medium and add onions & garlic.
  • Cook, stirring regularly for 5 minutes or so.
  • You want the garlic and onions to actually start to brown.
  • Turn heat to medium low and add ground cumin, turmeric, cumin seeds, curry powder, coriander, paprika and salt.
  • The spices should become fragrant when they hit the heat.
  • Just dont stand too close or you risk a sneeze.
  • Stir for 60 seconds, then add the tomato and cook for another 3 minutes stirring regularly.
  • Add chickpeas and water and stir to combine.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes.
  • It should be at a gentle simmer.
  • Add chili and ginger, stir for another 30 seconds and serve.