Authentic Chana Masala (Indian Chickpea Curry)

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¼ cup neutral oil such as avocado or grapeseed

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 medium yellow onion finely chopped

5 garlic cloves crushed

1-inch piece ginger crushed

1 small green chili pepper (such as Serrano or Thai chili) sliced

2 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp paprika powder

½ tsp turmeric powder

¼ tsp red chili powder

2 medium tomatoes finely chopped or puréed in a food processor

2 cans (around 15-oz each) chickpeas rinsed and drained (See Note 1)

1 ¼ tsp sea salt or table salt or to taste

¼ tsp baking powder (or sub baking soda) (optional - for extra tender chickpeas) (See Note 2)

subheading: Garnish:

½ tsp garam masala or chaat masala

1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 to 3 tbsp cilantro leaves chopped

julienned ginger optional, for garnish

⅛ tsp freshly cracked black pepper optional, for garnish

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