Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, grated
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies such as birds eye or chilies de arbol, chopped
• 2 teaspoons cumin, toasted and ground
• 2 teaspoons coriander, toasted and ground
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon amchoor powder (optional)
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 cups tomato, diced or 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• cilantro (optional for garnish), chopped