Chawla Chana Masala(Chick peas, Indian style)

Chawla Chana Masala: Serves 6-8   INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of dry chickpeas OR 3 15.5 oz cans of chickpeas 3 tbsp of grated fresh ginger 1 tsp of cumin seeds 1 medium sized tomato–blended 0-2 green chiles finely chopped(depending on desired heat/spice level) 1-2 tsp of salt 1 tsp of ground cumin powder 1 tsp