Spiced Chickpeas (Chole)

Ingredients

• tablespoon svegetable oil
• teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground dried red chilies
• serrano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
• large onions, chopped
• (15 ounce) can sgarbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
• tablespoon slemon juice
• 2/3 cup water
• salt to taste
• tablespoon sminced fresh ginger root
• large tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Stir in the cumin and ground red chilies, and cook for a few seconds until the spices are fragrant.
3. Add the serrano chiles, onions, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, and water; season to taste with salt.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until the vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with ginger, tomatoes, and cilantro to serve.