Hot and Sour Chickpeas

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the minced ginger, garlic and chili peppers. Stir until golden, about 1 minute. Add the coriander, cumin, garam masala and chili powder. Mix in the cooked chickpeas, salt and water, and cook, stirring as needed until tender and almost dry, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook another 5 minutes to blend the flavors.  Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm.

Step 2

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds; they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil.  Quickly add the ginger matchsticks, and then add the onion and tomatoes and cook until golden.Stir about 1 minute and add to the chickpeas.

Step 3

Garnish with the fresh coriander and serve hot.