Chana Masala

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Indian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1 can chickpeas -- (6 oz)
3 cloves garlic -- peeled
1/2 medium onion -- thickly sliced
1 pieces peeled ginger -- cut in thin strips
1/2 medium tomato -- sliced
2 tablespoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 pieces green cardamoms
3 whole cloves
1 piece bay leaf
1/2 stick cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground fennel powder
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lemon juice
16 ounces water
 

Preparation:

Heat heavy-bottom pan, and add 1 T. canola oil. Add 2 T. smashed green cardamom, smashed cloves, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick. Roast about 1 minute. Add onions, cook until brown, then add sliced ginger and smashed garlic. Cook until brown, then add tomatoes, chick peas and 16 oz. water. Add all ground spices, sugar and salt. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, covered. Add ground fennel and cilantro. Cook uncovered 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, remove from heat, cover, and let sit. Serve.