Chole (Vegetarian Indian Chickpeas)

Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion until translucent about 5 minutes. Add garlic ginger and anise; stir. Add chickpeas tomato sauce water chile powder garam masala salt cumin coriander turmeric and clove. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered until chickpeas start to soften 5 to 7 minutes.

Mash some of the chickpeas directly in the pot to give the sauce a chunkier consistency. Cover and continue simmering stirring occasionally until flavors come together about 15 minutes. Remove star anise pieces and clove before serving.