Chickpea/Garbanzo beans Stew(Indian Style Chole)

Ingredients:
2 cups boiled chickpeas or 1 15oz Chickpea Can(Washed & Drained)
2 small Roma tomatoes
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
1 Serrano pepper ( optional if u like spicy)
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp sea salt (according to taste)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp red chili powder (according to taste and spice tolerance)
1/4 tsp Garam masala
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Preparation:

1. Purée tomato, ginger, and Serrano pepper (optional) in a blender
2. Take a medium saucepan with lid and put it on medium heat.
3. Roast the cumin seeds in an uncovered saucepan. Wait for them to become light brown while stirring them
4. Add the purée mixture to saucepan with salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and Garam Masala.
5. Sauté them for 8-10 minutes until mixture thickens. If the mixture is sticking to the pan, add 2 tsp of water or veg broth
6. Add the chickpeas to the sautéed mixture in the pan
7. Add 1 1/2 cup of water
8. Cover it with the lid and let it cook on medium heat for 8 minutes stirring occasionally. Cook the chickpeas uncovered for 2-4mins or until it reaches desired consistency.
9. Garnish your prepared chickpeas with cilantro
10. Enjoy with cooked brown rice or quinoa or whole wheat naan bread