2 red finger chillies, very finely chopped
20²µ/¾´Ç³ú fresh coriander, finely chopped, reserving a few leaves for garnish
4 garlic cloves, crushed
5cm/2in piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
1–2 tbsp lemon juice, to taste
1 onion, finely chopped
400g tin chickpeas, drained
2 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
1–3 tsp caster sugar, to taste (optional)
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil