Spicy Chick Peas

Serves 2.

3 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
3 pods cardamom cracked open
3 cloves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 can chick peas (Progresso is very good), drained
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
salt to taste

Heat the oil in a wide skillet until it is very hot. Add cardamom, cloves and cumin and stir for about 30 seconds. Add the mustard seeds and wait until they start popping. Add onions and stir until they turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the coriander and the chick peas and stir for a minute. Add garam masala and the salt and continue stirring the chick-peas under medium heat for 5-7 minutes without covering. If the chick-peas get too dry, add 1/4 cup of water.