Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      cups          cooked chick peas
   1      cup           chick pea stock
     1/4  cup           light vegetable oil
   2      cups          finely chopped onions
   2      teaspoons     chopped garlic
   2      tablespoons   shredded ginger
   2      teaspoons     ground coriander
     1/3  teaspoon      ground cardamom
   1 1/2  teaspoons     lemon juice
     1/4  teaspoon      red pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      black pepper
   1      medium        tomato -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    salt

Preparation:

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and fry for 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and fry for 2 minutes. Add all the spices plus the lemon juice. Mix well and fry for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the stock, salt and another 1/2 cup of water. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Add chick peas and cook, covered, for another 10 minutes. Serve garnished with sliced onion and green chiles. Serve with any puffy bread.