Easy Chana Masala

Name: Easy Chana Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 onions; 4 garlic cloves; 1/2 green chilli (optional for extra spice); 1 inch piece fresh ginger; 1 bay leaf; 2 cloves; 2 cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 400 g canned whole plum tomatoes; 500 g canned chickpeas