- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice blend)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until onion is softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, and garam masala; cook 1 minute more.
- Stir chickpeas into the skillet; cook until heated through.
- Stir diced tomatoes with juice into the skillet; simmer until sauce is thickened to your liking.
- Serve hot.
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