To highlight a special dinner, serve this easy rendition of Indian-style chickpeas with rice and plain yogurt (vegan or dairy).
In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, place vegetable oil, bay leaf, and onions. Sauté onions until golden.
Add ginger, sauté for 1 minute, and then add all dry spices, except cardamom and mango powder. Add tomato after 1 minute.
Remove cardamom seeds from pods and crush on a flat surface. Stir cardamom and mango powder into onions and tomatoes. Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add chickpeas and continue cooking until chickpeas are hot, stirring occasionally.
Garnish with lemon wedges, chopped tomato and fresh cilantro or parsley leaves.
Serves 2