INGREDIENTS 1Tbs cooking oil ( used avocado ) 1 Red onion, peeled and pureed in a blender, optional 1 Tbs Garlic ginger paste 1 Tbs coriander powder 1 Tsp cumin powder 1/2 Tsp chili powder, adjust to your taste 1 Tsp turmeric 1 Tsp garam masala 1 bay leaf 1 Tsp tomato paste 1/2 cup tomato puree or 2 ripe tomatoes finely diced 1 Tsp vegetable base 2 cans chickpeas ( about 30oz ) 1/2 Reserved chick peas water ( aqua faba ) Water to cover chickpeas. as needed 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 2 scallions ( green onions ), chopped whites and greens separated