Mushtaq's Chat Masala

Ingredients:
  1 pound of chickpeas. (If dry, wash and soak in warm water for an hour, then boil until cooked.)
  2 TB vegetable oil
  1 small onion, chopped
  1 C colored pepper, chopped
  4 large garlic cloves, chopped or sliced
  1/2 tsp. ground tumeric
  1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  1 inch of fresh ginger root, grated, or ginger powder
  2 inches of cinnamon stick or a pinch of cinnamon powder
  1 medium tomato, diced
  1/2 lemon or 2 TB lemon juice
  A few strings of cilantro leaves, chopped
  Salt and chili pepper, preferably green chili, but ground or crushed chili can be used.

Preparation:
  Heat saucepan until water drops evaporate.  Add oil and heat. Add onion, peppers and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes.
  Add spices and chickpeas, stir for a minute or two.
  Add 1 C water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until chickpeas are tender.
  Add tomato. Stir occasionally.  Turn heat off, add lemon juice and sprinkle on cilantro.