Chana Masala (Savoury Chickpeas) - Nurtures The Soul Chana Masala (Savoury Chickpeas)

Ingredients

• 2 Cans (14 ounce) Chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 1 Can (14 Ounce) Chopped tomatoes
• 1 Cup Fresh chopped spinach tightly packed
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 2 Tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 4 Cloves Garlic paste or finely chopped
• 1 Knob (1-inch) Ginger paste or finely chopped
• 2 Green Chillies finely chopped
• 1 Cinnamon Stick (Optional)
• 1 Bay Leaf (Optional)
• 1-2 Teaspoons Himalayan salt (or pink salt) ((or to taste))
• 1 Large onion chopped (About 1 1/2 cups)
• 2 Teaspoons Coriander ground
• 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly ground Black Pepper
• 1 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ground turmeric
• Juice of 1 lemon