Chickpeas stewed in tomatoes, garlic, jalapeños and ginger

I believe that my statement after eating leftovers of this dish was “I just burned my soul”.  So, yeah, it has a bit of heat to it.  But the flavor is amazing, and the sensation of your gums tingling for a good 20 minutes post consumption isn’t so bad 😉
This is intended to be a side dish, but it could certainly be served over some basmati rice as a meal on its own.  I would highly recommend having naan and yogurt with it as a way to cool your mouth and give your taste buds a break.
If you prefer less heat, just use one jalapeño and a sprinkle of cayenne instead of what’s called for in the recipe.
Ingredients
8 garlic cloves, chopped
2 jalapeños, chopped
One 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 onions, diced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
Two (15 oz.) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups water
Salt
2 tablespoons cilantro
Directions

• In a food processor, combine the garlic, jalapeños and ginger and process to a paste
• In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the onions and cook over moderately high heat until sizzling, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned

• Add the garlic paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant
• Add the cumin, coriander and cayenne and cook, stirring, for a minute
• Add the tomatoes and simmer over moderate heat until thickened
• Add the chickpeas and water and simmer until the chickpeas are flavored with the gravy, about 8 minutes

• Season with salt and garnish with cilantro and serve

J