• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
• ½ medium white onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, peeled and minced
• 3 roma tomatoes, Ripe, Diced, Medium size
• cooked rice, for serving
• fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving