Chana Masala Recipe (Chickepeas Curry)

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry chickpeas (soaked) or 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp garlic - ginger paste
• 2 green chilies minced
• 8 fresh curry leaves (optional)
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp salt or to taste
• julienne ginger to decorate
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1-2 cups water