Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)

1 . Stage

Grind onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and chile pepper together in a food processor into a paste. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry bay leaves in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour the paste into the skillet and cook until the oil begins to separate from the mixture and is golden brown in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the mixture with chili powder, coriander, gram masala, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir until very hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Stir enough water into the mixture to get a thick gravy; bring to a boil and stir chickpeas into the gravy. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with cilantro. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios