dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (about 250 grams) • paneer, cut into small pieces (about 200 grams) • large tomatoes • ginger • green chilies • carom seeds (ajwain) • asafoetida (hing) • dried pomegranate seeds or amchur (dry mango) powder • ground coriander • Salt, to taste • or to taste red chili powder • chana masala •