Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds

• 2 dried whole red chiles (such as chiles de árbol) 

• 2 whole cloves 

• 1 (1-inch) cinnamon stick 

• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds, divided

• ¼ cup ghee (or neutral oil) 

• 1 medium-size white onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)

• 1 ½ tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger

• 5 medium garlic cloves, grated

• 1 dried bay leaf 

• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

• 1 teaspoon amchoor (dried mango powder) (optional) 

• ½ teaspoon kala namak (black salt) (optional) 

• 8 cups cooked and drained dried chickpeas 

• 2 ½ cups water

• Kosher salt, to taste

• 3 green cardamom pods, smashed 

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

• Sliced red onion, sliced cucumber, tomato wedges, lemon or lime wedges, and sliced fresh serrano chiles, for serving 

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