Indian Cabbage with Crispy, Crunchy Chickpeas

INGREDIENTS

• handful of canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) or dried chickpeas
• Hot water to immerse and cover an inch above surface
• salt to taste
• garam masala spice - just a sprinkle (optional)
• 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 onion, peeled and quartered
• 2 fresh green chillies, stemmed and roughly chopped
• 2 inch section of fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 head of small/medium cabbage, halved and sliced (see photo for reference)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 6 tablespoons water
• salt to taste (about 1/4-1/2 teaspoon)
• 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro