Chana Masala - Authentic and Easy!

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions, roughly chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 2 inches ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons ghee or olive oil
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon coriander seed powder
• 2 cans (15 oz., each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 inch ginger, peeled and slivered
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and slivered
• 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped