chicken mahkani

1 tsp ground ginger
2 large cloves garlic (skin removed)
1/4 of a medium onion (skin removed)
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp chili powder
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp cayenne powder
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 8 oz container plain yogurt
1 can chickpeas


In a food processor puree garlic and onion together. Saute this mixture in 1-2 tbsp olive oil for ~4-5 mins, add in cumin, ginger, garam masala, chili powder, bay leaf and cayenne and saute 3-4 mins until spices smoke, add tomato sauce, yogurt and chickpeas and simmer ~10 mins. Serve over rice