Chana Masala Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
• 1 medium onion (finely diced (about 1 cup))
• 2-3 medium to hot chili peppers (to preference based on size and preferred heat – I’m using 5 smaller hot Thai chilies)
• 3 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (about 6 garlic cloves)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons garam masala (divided)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to your desired spice level – Kashmiri chili powder is great, or hot paprika)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup water or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Juice from ½ lemon (1-2 tablespoons)
• For Serving. Fresh chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes