Chickpea Masala

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) dried chickpeas
• 4 cups (960ml) water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1 small stick cinnamon
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• Pinch of asafetida
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 fresh hot green chili, halved lengthwise
• 1/2 -inch (1-cm) cube fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 310g tomatoes, pureed
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp mango powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Sliced onions and fresh coriander leaves, for garnish