Chole (chickpeas) masala

Ingredients:
1 big can chickpeas
2 medium onions
2 tomatoes
3/4 tsp red chili powder
1/2 inch ginger
1 tbsp coriander seeds
4 cardamom
4 cloves
1 small bit cinnamon
Tamarind (soft)
1 tbsp oil
Pinch of turmeric
1 tsp chopped cilantro
Salt to taste

Method:
Cook the chole with a little salt, once it is soft and tender drain the water and keep aside.
In a frying pan put oil and fry onions, ginger and tomatoes. When it is golden brown add the red chili powder, and turmeric.
Grind coriander seeds, cardamom, clove, and cinnamon together. Then add the fried items and grind into a paste, with 1/4 tsp of soft tamarind.
Put oil in the pan and sauté for a while, then add the chole, some water and salt.
Allow it to blend together and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve hot with puri, chapati, or potato patties.