Fried Cheese and Chickpeas in Spicy Tomato Gravy

or ghee

such as queso de freir, queso blanco, halloumi, or paneer, cut into 1/4 inch slices and patted dry

thinly sliced

finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

such as, use 1/2 teaspoon if using halloumi

puréed or crushed

drained

or rice, to serve