Kala Chana Curry (Black Chickpea Curry)

Name: Kala Chana Curry (Black Chickpea Curry)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1½ cups black chickpeas; 2 tbsp oil; 3-4 cloves garlic (minced or finely chopped); ½ inch ginger (minced or finely chopped); 1-2 green chilies; 1 large onion (finely chopped); 1 cup canned tomatoes; 1 tsp salt (adjust as per taste); ½ tsp sugar; ¼ cup cilantro (chopped); ½ lemon; 3 cups water; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 small bay leaf; ½ tsp ground turmeric; ½ tsp red chili powder; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garam masala ((use store-bought or homemade garam masala))