INGREDIENTS
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1 large eggplant
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1/2 red bell pepper seeded and diced
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1 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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1/8 teaspoon asafetida (or 1 clove garlic, pressed)
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1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
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2 teaspoons ginger paste or minced ginger root
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne or other hot red pepper (less or more, to taste)
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1 15-ounce can (or 1 1/2 cups) cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup water
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1/4 cup minced parsley or cilantro
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1/4 teaspoon garam masala (start with less and add more to taste)