1 cup dried chickpeas (3 cups cooked or 2 14 oz cans)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1-inch fresh ginger, chopped
2 green or red chilies, seeded and chopped
1/2 tablespoon sesame or other cooking oil
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 tomatoes, chopped
2/3 cup coconut milk
1 1/2 cup water
1/3 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 1/4 cup acorn squash, diced
1 teaspoon coconut sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
juice from 1 lime (2 tablespoons)
small handful of cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon sea sal or to taste
fresh cracked black pepper to taste